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 May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton North West crime rate of 1.67 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sutton North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marshalls Cross Road with total crimes: 2
  • Iona Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Lakemoor Close with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the St. Helens.

    • 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 areas in the St. Helens.

  • 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 May 2025 the Sutton North West has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 1.67 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton North West)CrimesRank (Sutton North West)CrimesRank (Sutton North West)
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
Rainhill53 12683 13604 14
Sutton South East45 14657 14714 13
Eccleston40 15472 15504 15
Billinge & Seneley Green33 17436 16409 16
Rainford33 16375 17401 17

Sutton North West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
July 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 202410
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Sutton North West in May 2025

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

1. Marshalls Cross Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Iona Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lakemoor Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Simonstone Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ormside Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Anne Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dryebeck Grove (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
8. Elsbeck Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Freshford (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Colne Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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