Crime in Eccleston, St. Helens: statistics, rates and trends
449 crimes were recorded in Eccleston, St. Helens in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Eccleston, St. Helens at a glance
- Crime trends in Eccleston, St. Helens
- Types of crime in Eccleston, St. Helens
- Eccleston, St. Helens compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eccleston, St. Helens
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eccleston, St. Helens
- Population and deprivation in Eccleston, St. Helens
- Questions about crime in Eccleston, St. Helens
- About this data
449 crimes were recorded in Eccleston, St. Helens in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 201 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eccleston, St. Helens has the 3,401st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eccleston, St. Helens | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 449 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.1 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,915 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eccleston, St. Helens was highest in the year to July 2020 (692 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (423). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 449 | 41.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 464 | 42.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 423 | 38.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 591 | 54.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 681 | 62.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 680 | 62.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 692 | 63.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 629 | 57.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 600 | 55.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eccleston, 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+52%) and criminal damage and arson (+14%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-33%) and anti-social behaviour (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 18.4 | 0.54 | -11% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.8 | 0.58 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 3.8 | 0.24 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.8 | 0.55 | +14% |
| Other theft | 32 | 2.9 | 0.46 | +52% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.1 | 0.64 | +21% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.6 | 0.44 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.6 | 0.19 | +89% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -33% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.43 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.47 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +200% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Eccleston, St. Helens
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eccleston, St. Helens recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eccleston, St. Helens
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eccleston, St. Helens recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eccleston, St. Helens
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eccleston, 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 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eccleston, St. Helens
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eccleston, 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 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eccleston, St. Helens
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eccleston, St. Helens recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eccleston, St. Helens
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eccleston, 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 3.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eccleston, St. Helens
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eccleston, St. Helens recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eccleston, St. Helens
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eccleston, St. Helens recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eccleston, St. Helens
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eccleston, St. Helens recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eccleston, St. Helens
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eccleston, St. Helens recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eccleston, St. Helens
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eccleston, 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 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Eccleston, St. Helens
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eccleston, 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eccleston, St. Helens
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eccleston, St. Helens recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eccleston, St. Helens
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eccleston, 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eccleston, St. Helens, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eccleston, St. Helens.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eccleston, St. Helens |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park | 1,118 | 92.5 | +125% |
| Windle | 618 | 66.5 | +62% |
| Thatto Heath | 1,023 | 80.5 | +96% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,584 | 317.5 | +672% |
| Rainhill | 618 | 55.4 | +35% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,260 | 295.8 | +619% |
| Moss Bank | 819 | 77.6 | +89% |
| Sutton North West | 310 | 66.6 | +62% |
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 Eccleston, St. Helens over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gillars Green Drive | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near Millers Fold | 16 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 15 |
| On or near Millfields Court | 14 |
| On or near Thorn Road | 13 |
| On or near Brook House Grove | 12 |
| On or near Gunning Close | 12 |
| On or near Burrow'S Lane | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eccleston, 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 | 163 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 24.9% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 11.6% |
| Not recorded | 41 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Eccleston, St. Helens has an estimated population of 10,915. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eccleston, St. Helens sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eccleston, St. Helens |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.3% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% |
| Private rented homes | 7.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Eccleston, St. Helens a safe place to live?
Eccleston, St. Helens recorded 41.1 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 Eccleston, St. Helens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (42).
Is crime in Eccleston, St. Helens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eccleston, St. Helens was down 3% on the year before: 449 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 464 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eccleston, St. Helens?
Eccleston, 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 Eccleston, St. Helens. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.