Crime in Moss Bank: statistics, rates and trends
819 crimes were recorded in Moss Bank in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Moss Bank at a glance
- Crime trends in Moss Bank
- Types of crime in Moss Bank
- Moss Bank compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Moss Bank
- What happened after crimes were reported in Moss Bank
- Population and deprivation in Moss Bank
- Questions about crime in Moss Bank
- About this data
819 crimes were recorded in Moss Bank in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 367 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Moss Bank has the 1,941st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Moss Bank | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 819 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.6 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,559 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Moss Bank was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,185 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (782). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 819 | 77.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 782 | 74.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 801 | 75.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 878 | 83.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,060 | 100.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,185 | 112.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,138 | 107.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 940 | 89.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 918 | 86.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 88 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 112 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Moss Bank 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. Rates were well above the national level for drugs.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+19%) and public order (+13%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-45%) and vehicle crime (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 367 | 34.8 | 1.02 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 8.7 | 0.57 | +19% |
| Drugs | 86 | 8.1 | 2.49 | +12% |
| Public order | 76 | 7.2 | 1.08 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -14% |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +13% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.4 | 0.67 | +9% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.1 | 0.99 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.17 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.1 | 0.14 | -45% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.21 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Moss Bank
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Moss Bank recorded 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Moss Bank
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Moss Bank recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Moss Bank
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Moss Bank recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Moss Bank
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Moss Bank recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Moss Bank
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Moss Bank recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Moss Bank
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Moss Bank recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Moss Bank
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Moss Bank recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Moss Bank
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Moss Bank recorded 22 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 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Moss Bank
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Moss Bank recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Moss Bank
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Moss Bank recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Moss Bank
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Moss Bank recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Moss Bank
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Moss Bank recorded 3 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 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Moss Bank
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Moss Bank recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Moss Bank
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Moss Bank recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Moss Bank, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Moss Bank.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moss Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbrook | 818 | 76.1 | -2% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,584 | 317.5 | +309% |
| Windle | 618 | 66.5 | -14% |
| Parr | 2,061 | 138.4 | +78% |
| Billinge & Seneley Green | 371 | 37.2 | -52% |
| West Park | 1,118 | 92.5 | +19% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,260 | 295.8 | +281% |
| Haydock | 911 | 78.3 | +1% |
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 Moss Bank over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Esthwaite Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Hawes Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Kendal Drive | 43 |
| On or near Tarn Grove | 37 |
| On or near Bowness Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Lingmell Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Dalehead Place | 25 |
| On or near Green Leach Court | 19 |
| On or near Honister Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Moss Bank 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 | 350 | 42.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 18.1% |
| Not recorded | 92 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 5.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Moss Bank has an estimated population of 10,559. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Moss Bank sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Moss Bank |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.1% |
| Social rented homes | 23.9% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.3% |
Is Moss Bank a safe place to live?
Moss Bank recorded 77.6 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 Moss Bank?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (92).
Is crime in Moss Bank going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moss Bank was up 5% on the year before: 819 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 782 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Moss Bank?
Moss Bank 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 Moss Bank. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.