Crime in Eccleston, St. Helens: statistics, rates and trends
461 crimes were recorded in Eccleston, St. Helens in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Eccleston, St. Helens
- Questions about crime in Eccleston, St. Helens
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (208), public order (44) and criminal damage and arson (41) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,357th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Eccleston, St. Helens | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 461 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.2 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,915 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eccleston, St. Helens peaked in the year to August 2020 (714 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (427). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 461 | 42.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 445 | 40.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 427 | 39.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 580 | 53.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 679 | 62.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 667 | 61.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 714 | 65.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 622 | 57.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 593 | 54.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (76% below) and other theft (52% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 19.1 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 3.7 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Eccleston, St. Helens.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eccleston, St. Helens |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park | 1,089 | 90.1 | +113% |
| Windle | 622 | 66.9 | +58% |
| Thatto Heath | 1,013 | 79.7 | +89% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,616 | 320.3 | +658% |
| Rainhill | 608 | 54.5 | +29% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,286 | 301.9 | +615% |
| Moss Bank | 776 | 73.5 | +74% |
| Sutton North West | 305 | 65.5 | +55% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Eccleston, St. Helens over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Gillars Green Drive | 26 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near Millers Fold | 16 |
| On or near Millfields Court | 16 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 15 |
| On or near Gunning Close | 13 |
| On or near Thorn Road | 13 |
| On or near Broadway | 11 |
| On or near Brook House Grove | 11 |
Of the 421 crimes in Eccleston, St. Helens with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 28.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Eccleston, St. Helens has an estimated population of 10,915 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (7.3%, against 20.3%), less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eccleston, St. Helens average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Eccleston, St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eccleston, St. Helens a safe place to live?
Eccleston, St. Helens recorded 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,357th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Eccleston, St. Helens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 208 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (44).
Is crime in Eccleston, St. Helens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eccleston, St. Helens was up 4% on the year before: 461 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 445 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eccleston, St. Helens?
About 10,915 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eccleston, St. Helens?
Eccleston, 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.