Crime in Haydock, St. Helens: statistics, rates and trends
911 crimes were recorded in Haydock, St. Helens in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Haydock, St. Helens at a glance
- Crime trends in Haydock, St. Helens
- Types of crime in Haydock, St. Helens
- Haydock, St. Helens compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Haydock, St. Helens
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haydock, St. Helens
- Population and deprivation in Haydock, St. Helens
- Questions about crime in Haydock, St. Helens
- About this data
911 crimes were recorded in Haydock, St. Helens in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 382 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Haydock, St. Helens has the 1,913th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Haydock, St. Helens | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 911 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.3 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,640 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Haydock, St. Helens was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,510 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (911). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 911 | 78.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,084 | 93.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,147 | 98.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,510 | 129.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,359 | 116.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,311 | 112.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,143 | 98.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,186 | 101.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,080 | 92.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
| August 2025 | 101 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haydock, 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 shoplifting (+17%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-36%) and other theft (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 382 | 32.8 | 0.96 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 7.5 | 1.10 | -3% |
| Public order | 81 | 7.0 | 1.05 | -24% |
| Other theft | 70 | 6.0 | 0.94 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 6.0 | 0.73 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 4.8 | 0.31 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 4.7 | 0.96 | -28% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.9 | 1.18 | -17% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.3 | 0.66 | +8% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.1 | 1.02 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -38% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.25 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Haydock, St. Helens
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haydock, St. Helens recorded 382 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Haydock, St. Helens
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haydock, St. Helens recorded 87 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 down 3% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Haydock, St. Helens
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haydock, St. Helens recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Haydock, St. Helens
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haydock, St. Helens recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Haydock, St. Helens
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haydock, St. Helens recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Haydock, St. Helens
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haydock, St. Helens recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Haydock, St. Helens
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haydock, St. Helens recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Haydock, St. Helens
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haydock, St. Helens recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Haydock, St. Helens
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haydock, St. Helens recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Haydock, St. Helens
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haydock, St. Helens recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Haydock, St. Helens
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haydock, St. Helens recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Haydock, St. Helens
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haydock, St. Helens recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Haydock, St. Helens
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Haydock, 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Haydock, St. Helens
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Haydock, 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 Haydock, St. Helens, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haydock, St. Helens.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haydock, St. Helens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-le-Willows West | 1,174 | 83.6 | +7% |
| Blackbrook | 818 | 76.1 | -3% |
| Parr | 2,061 | 138.4 | +77% |
| Billinge & Seneley Green | 371 | 37.2 | -52% |
| Newton-le-Willows East | 971 | 78.6 | +0% |
| Moss Bank | 819 | 77.6 | -1% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,260 | 295.8 | +278% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,584 | 317.5 | +306% |
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 Haydock, St. Helens over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canon Wilson Close | 63 |
| On or near Penny Lane | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Athol Close | 33 |
| On or near Bluebell Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Haydock Park Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Garswood Road | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near A580 | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haydock, 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 | 357 | 39.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 263 | 28.9% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 10.6% |
| Not recorded | 56 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
Haydock, St. Helens has an estimated population of 11,640. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haydock, 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 | Haydock, St. Helens |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.0% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Haydock, St. Helens a safe place to live?
Haydock, St. Helens recorded 78.3 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 Haydock, St. Helens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 382 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (87).
Is crime in Haydock, St. Helens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haydock, St. Helens was down 16% on the year before: 911 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,084 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Haydock, St. Helens?
Haydock, 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 Haydock, St. Helens. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.