Crime in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost: statistics, rates and trends
1,286 crimes were recorded in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost in the 12 months to August 2026, 301.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost at a glance
- Crime trends in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
- Types of crime in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
- Peasley Cross & Fingerpost compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
- What happened after crimes were reported in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
- Demographics of Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
- Questions about crime in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (366), violence and sexual offences (363) and public order (109) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 66th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,286 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 301.9 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,260 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost of any year here (1,286 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,286 | 301.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,179 | 276.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,063 | 249.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,207 | 283.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,167 | 273.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,075 | 252.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 999 | 234.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,018 | 239.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,072 | 251.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 122 |
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 116 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 125 |
| March 2026 | 129 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 145 |
Compared with England and Wales, Peasley Cross & Fingerpost recorded notably more shoplifting (10.2 times the national rate), drugs (7.1 times the national rate) and public order (3.8 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 47 to 99 and criminal damage and arson rose from 58 to 68, while other theft fell from 93 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 366 | 85.9 | 8.5 | +3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 363 | 85.2 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Public order | 109 | 25.6 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Drugs | 99 | 23.2 | 3.3 | +111% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 17.8 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Other theft | 69 | 16.2 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 16.0 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 10.8 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Other crime | 34 | 8.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 4.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 2.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Peasley Cross & Fingerpost; the highest is St Helens Town Centre (320.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Sutton North West (65.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Peasley Cross & Fingerpost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton North West | 305 | 65.5 | -78% |
| Sutton South East | 649 | 79.6 | -74% |
| Parr | 2,055 | 138.0 | -54% |
| Bold & Lea Green | 965 | 79.2 | -74% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,616 | 320.3 | +6% |
| Thatto Heath | 1,013 | 79.7 | -74% |
| West Park | 1,089 | 90.1 | -70% |
| Blackbrook | 831 | 77.3 | -74% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (257).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 257 |
| On or near Supermarket | 149 |
| On or near Sherdley Road | 72 |
| On or near Emmett Street | 62 |
| On or near Hempstead Close | 46 |
| On or near Whittaker Street | 40 |
| On or near Burtonhead Road | 38 |
| On or near Covington Drive | 36 |
| On or near Dobsons Way | 35 |
| On or near Harris Gardens | 32 |
Of the 1,210 crimes in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 76 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 461 | 38.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 370 | 30.6% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 111 | 9.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost has an estimated population of 4,260 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (11%, against 19%), fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Peasley Cross & Fingerpost average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Peasley Cross & Fingerpost a safe place to live?
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost recorded 301.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 66th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 366 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (363).
Is crime in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost going up or down?
Recorded crime in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost was up 9% on the year before: 1,286 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,179 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Peasley Cross & Fingerpost?
About 4,260 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Peasley Cross & Fingerpost?
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost 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.