Crime Rate in Sutton North West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton North West

The total recorded crimes in Sutton North West, St. Helens, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton North West crime rate of 2.76 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 Sutton North West, encompassing approximately 11,945 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Sutton North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balmoral Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Heward Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Ormside Grove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sutton North West?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Sutton North West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 370 crimes compared to 1105.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sutton North West recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sutton North West had fewer crimes than the St. Helens average, with 352 crimes compared to 1,162. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sutton North West recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sutton North West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sutton North West has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.76 ranking 17th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton North West crimes were 370. The crime rate of Sutton North West in 2024 was 30.97 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton North West were around 352 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.47 (year) or 2.46 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (St. Helens)CrimesRank (St. Helens)CrimesRank (St. Helens)
St Helens Town Centre314 13,888 14,207 1
Parr186 22,179 22,519 2
Haydock103 41,165 51,398 3
Newton-le-Willows West109 31,475 31,322 5
Thatto Heath88 81,163 61,331 4
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost97 51,204 41,212 7
West Park95 71,097 91,282 6
Bold & Lea Green95 61,115 81,159 8
Newton-le-Willows East77 91,130 7967 9
Blackbrook74 10932 10936 10
Moss Bank64 11846 11819 11
Windle48 14708 12772 12
Rainhill56 12683 13604 14
Sutton South East55 13657 14714 13
Eccleston37 16472 15504 15
Billinge & Seneley Green44 15436 16409 16
Rainford27 18375 17401 17

Sutton North West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
April 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20255
January 202514
December 202419
November 202416
October 202414
September 202413
August 202414
July 202420
June 202424
May 202418
April 202411

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 202410
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton North West in March 2025

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

1. Balmoral Avenue (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Heward Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Ormside Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Kensington Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Marina Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Extension View (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Simonstone Grove (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Nicholas Grove (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Iona Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Kidstone Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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