Crime in Haydock, St. Helens: statistics, rates and trends
880 crimes were recorded in Haydock, St. Helens in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Haydock, St. Helens
- Questions about crime in Haydock, St. Helens
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (380), criminal damage and arson (85) and public order (75) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,997th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Haydock, St. Helens | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 880 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.6 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,640 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Haydock, St. Helens of any year here (880 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 880 | 75.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,073 | 92.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,141 | 98.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,470 | 126.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,382 | 118.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,335 | 114.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,136 | 97.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,212 | 104.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,066 | 91.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and shoplifting (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 23 to 30, while other theft fell from 107 to 63 and anti-social behaviour fell from 83 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 380 | 32.6 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 75 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other theft | 63 | 5.4 | 6.4 | -41% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 5.1 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 4.6 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.4 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +30% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Haydock, 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 Haydock, St. Helens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-le-Willows West | 1,162 | 82.7 | +9% |
| Blackbrook | 831 | 77.3 | +2% |
| Parr | 2,055 | 138.0 | +83% |
| Billinge & Seneley Green | 375 | 37.6 | -50% |
| Newton-le-Willows East | 934 | 75.6 | 0% |
| Moss Bank | 776 | 73.5 | -3% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,286 | 301.9 | +299% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,616 | 320.3 | +324% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Haydock, St. Helens over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Canon Wilson Close” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canon Wilson Close | 54 |
| On or near Penny Lane | 38 |
| On or near Athol Close | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Bluebell Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near Garswood Road | 20 |
| On or near Haydock Park Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
Of the 826 crimes in Haydock, St. Helens with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 346 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 247 | 29.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.1% | 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% |
Haydock, St. Helens has an estimated population of 11,640 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haydock, St. Helens average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Haydock, St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haydock, St. Helens a safe place to live?
Haydock, St. Helens recorded 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,997th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Haydock, St. Helens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 380 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (85).
Is crime in Haydock, St. Helens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haydock, St. Helens was down 18% on the year before: 880 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,073 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haydock, St. Helens?
About 11,640 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haydock, St. Helens?
Haydock, 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.