Crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens: statistics, rates and trends
818 crimes were recorded in Blackbrook, St. Helens in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackbrook, St. Helens
- Types of crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens
- Blackbrook, St. Helens compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackbrook, St. Helens
- Population and deprivation in Blackbrook, St. Helens
- Questions about crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens
- About this data
818 crimes were recorded in Blackbrook, St. Helens in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 385 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blackbrook, St. Helens has the 1,987th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blackbrook, St. Helens | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 818 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.1 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,754 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,098 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (804). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 818 | 76.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 804 | 74.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 917 | 85.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 946 | 88.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,098 | 102.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,061 | 98.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,021 | 94.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 939 | 87.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 899 | 83.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 99 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blackbrook, St. Helens over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+25%) and other theft (+14%). The largest falls were in drugs (-20%) and public order (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 385 | 35.8 | 1.05 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 8.4 | 0.55 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 7.5 | 1.11 | +11% |
| Public order | 56 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -14% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +14% |
| Drugs | 36 | 3.3 | 1.02 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 3.3 | 0.40 | +200% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.8 | 1.32 | +25% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.0 | 0.42 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 0.86 | +80% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.34 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 385 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blackbrook, St. Helens
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blackbrook, St. Helens, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blackbrook, St. Helens.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackbrook, St. Helens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parr | 2,061 | 138.4 | +82% |
| Moss Bank | 819 | 77.6 | +2% |
| Haydock | 911 | 78.3 | +3% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,584 | 317.5 | +317% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,260 | 295.8 | +289% |
| Billinge & Seneley Green | 371 | 37.2 | -51% |
| Windle | 618 | 66.5 | -13% |
| Sutton North West | 310 | 66.6 | -12% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Blackbrook, St. Helens over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Link Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Ashurst Drive | 33 |
| On or near West End Road | 29 |
| On or near Ashurst Close | 24 |
| On or near Beacon Grove | 23 |
| On or near Callon Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Erskine Close | 22 |
| On or near Billinge Crescent | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blackbrook, St. Helens over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 320 | 39.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 183 | 22.4% |
| Not recorded | 90 | 11.0% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Blackbrook, St. Helens has an estimated population of 10,754. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blackbrook, St. Helens sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blackbrook, St. Helens |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.6% |
Is Blackbrook, St. Helens a safe place to live?
Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 385 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens was up 2% on the year before: 818 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 804 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blackbrook, St. Helens?
Blackbrook, St. Helens is policed by Merseyside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Blackbrook, St. Helens. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.