Crime Rate in Rainhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rainhill

The total recorded crimes in Rainhill, St. Helens, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainhill crime rate of 2.53 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Rainhill, encompassing approximately 20,951 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Rainhill Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Ritherup Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Bell Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Loyola Hey with total crimes: 3

How safe is Rainhill?

To understand the safety of Rainhill, we need to analyze Rainhill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Rainhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 683 crimes compared to 1105.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rainhill recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, Rainhill had fewer crimes than the St. Helens average, with 604 crimes compared to 1,162. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rainhill recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St. Helens, Rainhill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Rainhill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rainhill has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 2.53 ranking 12th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Rainhill crimes were 683. The crime rate of Rainhill in 2024 was 32.60 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rainhill were around 604 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.83 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rainhill)CrimesRank (Rainhill)CrimesRank (Rainhill)
St Helens Town Centre334 13,888 14,207 1
Parr160 22,179 22,519 2
Haydock80 91,165 51,398 3
Newton-le-Willows West107 51,475 31,322 5
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost116 31,204 41,212 7
Thatto Heath87 71,163 61,331 4
Newton-le-Willows East110 41,130 7967 9
West Park102 61,097 91,282 6
Bold & Lea Green84 81,115 81,159 8
Blackbrook68 11932 10936 10
Moss Bank73 10846 11819 11
Windle46 13708 12772 12
Sutton South East45 14657 14714 13
Eccleston40 15472 15504 15
Billinge & Seneley Green33 17436 16409 16
Rainford33 16375 17401 17
Sutton North West20 18370 18352 18

Rainhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202520
March 202527
February 202516
January 202510
December 202425
November 202425
October 202422
September 202417
August 202415
July 202414
June 202450
May 202422

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 202415
October 202415
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 202411
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rainhill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rainhill postcode area is presented below.

1. Ritherup Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Bell Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Loyola Hey (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Dee Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Newby Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Manor Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alva Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Sandon Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tarlton Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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