Crime Rate in West Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Park

The total recorded crimes in West Park, St. Helens, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Park crime rate of 1.38 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 West Park, encompassing approximately 73,723 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-4.88% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Elliot Street with total crimes: 6
  • The Feathers with total crimes: 4

How safe is West Park?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, West Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 1097 crimes compared to 1105.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, West Park witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, West Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the St. Helens average, with 1,282 crimes compared to 1,162. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Park witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Park has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 6th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total West Park crimes were 1,097. The crime rate of West Park in 2024 was 20.13 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Park were around 1,282 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.90 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Park)CrimesRank (West Park)CrimesRank (West Park)
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
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 West20 18370 18352 18

West Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 479 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202541
March 202533
February 202522
January 202528
December 202437
November 202439
October 202439
September 202424
August 202428
July 202432
June 202478
May 202439

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 20255
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20247
July 202414
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 202411
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202518
February 202510
January 202511
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations West Park in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting13
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Elliot Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Feathers (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alexandra Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. St John Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
6. Eccleston Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Manning Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Crispin Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
10. Spray Street (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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