Crime in Bold & Lea Green: statistics, rates and trends
965 crimes were recorded in Bold & Lea Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bold & Lea Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Bold & Lea Green
- Types of crime in Bold & Lea Green
- Bold & Lea Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bold & Lea Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bold & Lea Green
- Demographics of Bold & Lea Green
- Questions about crime in Bold & Lea Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (416), anti-social behaviour (106) and public order (81) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,875th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bold & Lea Green | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 965 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.2 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,187 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bold & Lea Green peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,607 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (964). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 965 | 79.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 964 | 79.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,100 | 90.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,304 | 107.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,519 | 124.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,607 | 131.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,334 | 109.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,245 | 102.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,457 | 119.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 124 |
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bold & Lea Green recorded notably more drugs (75% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (61% below) and other theft (55% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 46 to 74 and shoplifting rose from 25 to 40, while public order fell from 119 to 81 and other theft fell from 48 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 416 | 34.1 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 8.7 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Public order | 81 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 6.1 | 5.0 | +61% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Drugs | 70 | 5.7 | 3.3 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.3 | 8.5 | +60% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.6 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bold & Lea Green; the highest is St Helens Town Centre (320.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Rainhill (54.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bold & Lea Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton North West | 305 | 65.5 | -17% |
| Sutton South East | 649 | 79.6 | +1% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,286 | 301.9 | +281% |
| Thatto Heath | 1,013 | 79.7 | +1% |
| Rainhill | 608 | 54.5 | -31% |
| Parr | 2,055 | 138.0 | +74% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,616 | 320.3 | +305% |
| West Park | 1,089 | 90.1 | +14% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Bold & Lea Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (58).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Moorwood Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Hammersley Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Oaklands Court | 22 |
| On or near Littlecote Close | 21 |
| On or near B5204 | 20 |
| On or near Bentley Street | 20 |
| On or near Cannon Street | 18 |
| On or near B5413 | 17 |
| On or near Millersdale | 17 |
Of the 859 crimes in Bold & Lea Green with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 106 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 354 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 207 | 24.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Bold & Lea Green has an estimated population of 12,187 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bold & Lea Green average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bold & Lea Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bold & Lea Green a safe place to live?
Bold & Lea Green recorded 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,875th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Bold & Lea Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 416 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Bold & Lea Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bold & Lea Green was almost unchanged on the year before: 965 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 964 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bold & Lea Green?
About 12,187 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bold & Lea Green?
Bold & Lea Green 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.