Crime Rate in Sutton South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton South East

The total recorded crimes in Sutton South East, St. Helens, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton South East crime rate of 3.09 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 South East, encompassing approximately 14,548 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Sutton South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsland Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Carnegie Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Joseph Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sutton South East?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Sutton South East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 657 crimes compared to 1105.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sutton South East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, Sutton South East had fewer crimes than the St. Helens average, with 714 crimes compared to 1,162. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sutton South East recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sutton South East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sutton South East has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 14th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton South East crimes were 657. The crime rate of Sutton South East in 2024 was 45.16 (year) or 3.76 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton South East were around 714 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.08 (year) or 4.09 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton South East)CrimesRank (Sutton South East)CrimesRank (Sutton South East)
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
Eccleston40 15472 15504 15
Billinge & Seneley Green33 17436 16409 16
Rainford33 16375 17401 17
Sutton North West20 18370 18352 18

Sutton South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202524
February 202522
January 202522
December 202424
November 202424
October 202432
September 202415
August 202416
July 202422
June 202460
May 202418

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 202510
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 20244
July 202412
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton South East in May 2025

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

1. Marsland Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Carnegie Crescent (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Joseph Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lee Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Percy Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Walter Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Belvedere Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Severn Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Leopold Grove (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1

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