Crime Rate in West Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Park

The total recorded crimes in West Park, St. Helens, UK in July 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Park crime rate of 1.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
West Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Manning Street with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the West Park has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 1.36 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Park)CrimesRank (West Park)CrimesRank (West Park)
St Helens Town Centre304 13,888 14,207 1
Parr185 22,179 22,519 2
Haydock93 51,165 51,398 3
Newton-le-Willows West103 31,475 31,322 5
Thatto Heath85 81,163 61,331 4
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost83 101,204 41,212 7
Moss Bank92 6846 11819 11
Newton-le-Willows East88 71,130 7967 9
Bold & Lea Green84 91,115 81,159 8
Blackbrook73 11932 10936 10
Windle47 13708 12772 12
Sutton South East51 12657 14714 13
Rainhill37 16683 13604 14
Eccleston41 14472 15504 15
Rainford39 15375 17401 17
Billinge & Seneley Green23 17436 16409 16
Sutton North West19 18370 18352 18

West Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202535
May 202539
April 202541
March 202533
February 202522
January 202528
December 202437
November 202439
October 202439
September 202424
August 202428

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20256
April 202512
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20259
April 202516
March 20255
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202515
April 202514
March 202518
February 202510
January 202511
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202510
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

High Crime Locations West Park in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
3. Manning Street (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cairo Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Elliot Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Whittle Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bridgeman Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Silkstone Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mulberry Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stevenson Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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