Crime in Moss Bank: statistics, rates and trends
776 crimes were recorded in Moss Bank in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Moss Bank
- Questions about crime in Moss Bank
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (348), anti-social behaviour (96) and drugs (70) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,083rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Moss Bank | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 776 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.5 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,559 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Moss Bank of any year here (776 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 | 776 | 73.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 817 | 77.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 808 | 76.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 865 | 81.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,057 | 100.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,162 | 110.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,161 | 110.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 924 | 87.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 936 | 88.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Moss Bank recorded notably more drugs (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (58% below) and anti-social behaviour (41% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 72 to 96, while drugs fell from 92 to 70 and other crime fell from 26 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 348 | 33.0 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 9.1 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Drugs | 70 | 6.6 | 3.3 | -24% |
| Public order | 68 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.4 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.1 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Moss Bank; 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 Moss Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbrook | 831 | 77.3 | +5% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,616 | 320.3 | +336% |
| Windle | 622 | 66.9 | -9% |
| Parr | 2,055 | 138.0 | +88% |
| Billinge & Seneley Green | 375 | 37.6 | -49% |
| West Park | 1,089 | 90.1 | +23% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,286 | 301.9 | +311% |
| Haydock | 880 | 75.6 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Moss Bank over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kendal Drive” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kendal Drive | 48 |
| On or near Hawes Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Esthwaite Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Bowness Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Tarn Grove | 33 |
| On or near Lingmell Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Dalehead Place | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Green Leach Court | 17 |
Of the 680 crimes in Moss Bank with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 314 | 46.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 22.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Moss Bank has an estimated population of 10,559 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%), more social housing (24%, against 17%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Moss Bank average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Moss Bank | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Moss Bank a safe place to live?
Moss Bank recorded 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,083rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Moss Bank?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 348 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Moss Bank going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moss Bank was down 5% on the year before: 776 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 817 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Moss Bank?
About 10,559 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Moss Bank?
Moss Bank 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.