Crime Rate in Windle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Windle

The total recorded crimes in Windle, St. Helens, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Windle crime rate of 3.92 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 Windle, encompassing approximately 12,254 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Windle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gamble Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Tennis Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hammill Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Windle?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Windle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 708 crimes compared to 1105.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Windle recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Windle had fewer crimes than the St. Helens average, with 772 crimes compared to 1,162. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Windle recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Windle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Windle has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 3.92 ranking 14th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Windle crimes were 708. The crime rate of Windle in 2024 was 57.78 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Windle were around 772 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.00 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking 12 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
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 West33 17370 18352 18

Windle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Public order 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 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202520
January 202521
December 202421
November 202424
October 202422
September 202416
August 202426
July 202425
June 202442
May 202440
April 202426

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 202411
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 202422
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20244
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20246
April 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Windle in March 2025

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

1. Gamble Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Tennis Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hammill Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Robbery1
5. Fair Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Walton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Whalley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Dalton Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hard Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Windle Vale (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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