WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Merseyside Police Police

st helens town centre Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for st helens town centre, localized within st. helens.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

6.78per 1k

Total Population

37,488

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences94

Shoplifting34

Public Order32

Anti-social Behaviour26

Criminal Damage & Arson20

Drug Offences17

Other Theft9

Vehicle Crime7

Other Crime7

Robbery3

Burglary3

Weapons Possession1

Bicycle Theft1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Nightclub Map	Violence and sexual offences: 9Shoplifting: 7Public order: 5	29
On or near Linkway West Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6Shoplifting: 4Other theft: 1	11
On or near Shaw Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Public order: 4Other theft: 1	10
On or near Highpoint Map	Shoplifting: 8	8
On or near Parking Area Map	Drugs: 3Other crime: 1Bicycle theft: 1	6
On or near New Cross Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Parking Area Map	Public order: 5	5
On or near A570 Map	Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2	4
On or near Copperas Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1	4
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 4	4