Crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens: statistics, rates and trends
831 crimes were recorded in Blackbrook, St. Helens in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Blackbrook, St. Helens
- Questions about crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (395), anti-social behaviour (94) and criminal damage and arson (84) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,940th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Blackbrook, St. Helens | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 831 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.3 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,754 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,105 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (794). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 831 | 77.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 794 | 73.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 896 | 83.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 949 | 88.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,105 | 102.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,055 | 98.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,018 | 94.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 930 | 86.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 905 | 84.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded notably more other crime (32% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (64% below) and vehicle crime (57% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 26 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 395 | 36.7 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 8.7 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 56 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.4 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.8 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.2 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.1 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blackbrook, St. Helens; the highest is St Helens Town Centre (320.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Billinge & Seneley Green (37.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackbrook, St. Helens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parr | 2,055 | 138.0 | +79% |
| Moss Bank | 776 | 73.5 | -5% |
| Haydock | 880 | 75.6 | -2% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,616 | 320.3 | +315% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,286 | 301.9 | +291% |
| Billinge & Seneley Green | 375 | 37.6 | -51% |
| Windle | 622 | 66.9 | -13% |
| Sutton North West | 305 | 65.5 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Blackbrook, St. Helens over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Link Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Ashurst Drive | 32 |
| On or near Beacon Grove | 29 |
| On or near West End Road | 28 |
| On or near Ashurst Close | 24 |
| On or near Callon Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Erskine Close | 21 |
| On or near Leyland Grove | 20 |
Of the 737 crimes in Blackbrook, St. Helens with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 322 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 24.0% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 10.3% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Blackbrook, St. Helens has an estimated population of 10,754 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blackbrook, St. Helens average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Blackbrook, St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Blackbrook, St. Helens a safe place to live?
Blackbrook, St. Helens recorded 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,940th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 395 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackbrook, St. Helens was up 5% on the year before: 831 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 794 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blackbrook, St. Helens?
About 10,754 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blackbrook, St. Helens?
Blackbrook, St. Helens is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.