Crime in Rainford, St. Helens: statistics, rates and trends
284 crimes were recorded in Rainford, St. Helens in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rainford, St. Helens at a glance
- Crime trends in Rainford, St. Helens
- Types of crime in Rainford, St. Helens
- Rainford, St. Helens compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rainford, St. Helens
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rainford, St. Helens
- Population and deprivation in Rainford, St. Helens
- Questions about crime in Rainford, St. Helens
- About this data
284 crimes were recorded in Rainford, St. Helens in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 139 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rainford, St. Helens has the 3,606th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rainford, St. Helens | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 284 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.8 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,937 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rainford, St. Helens was highest in the year to July 2018 (418 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (284). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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 | 284 | 35.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 342 | 43.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 394 | 49.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 359 | 45.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 386 | 48.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 376 | 47.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 383 | 48.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 401 | 50.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 418 | 52.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rainford, 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 criminal damage and arson (+18%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-52%) and public order (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 17.5 | 0.51 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 3.4 | 0.22 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.3 | 0.48 | +18% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.6 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -48% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.8 | 0.36 | -52% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.4 | 0.66 | -31% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -33% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 0.35 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.6 | 0.08 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.52 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rainford, St. Helens
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rainford, St. Helens recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 48.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rainford, St. Helens
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rainford, St. Helens recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rainford, St. Helens
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rainford, St. Helens recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rainford, St. Helens
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rainford, St. Helens recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rainford, St. Helens
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rainford, St. Helens recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rainford, St. Helens
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rainford, St. Helens recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rainford, St. Helens
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rainford, St. Helens recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rainford, St. Helens
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rainford, St. Helens recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rainford, St. Helens
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rainford, St. Helens recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rainford, St. Helens
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rainford, St. Helens recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rainford, St. Helens
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rainford, St. Helens recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rainford, St. Helens
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rainford, 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 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rainford, St. Helens
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rainford, 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 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rainford, St. Helens, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rainford, St. Helens.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rainford, St. Helens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windle | 618 | 66.5 | +86% |
| Moss Bank | 819 | 77.6 | +117% |
| Eccleston | 449 | 41.1 | +15% |
| Billinge & Seneley Green | 371 | 37.2 | +4% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,584 | 317.5 | +787% |
| West Park | 1,118 | 92.5 | +159% |
| Blackbrook | 818 | 76.1 | +113% |
| Thatto Heath | 1,023 | 80.5 | +125% |
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 Rainford, St. Helens over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Spring Field | 23 |
| On or near Hyde'S Brow | 21 |
| On or near Duxbury Close | 14 |
| On or near Ormskirk Road | 14 |
| On or near Leyland Road | 13 |
| On or near Bushey Lane | 9 |
| On or near Coach Road | 8 |
| On or near Heron Grove | 7 |
| On or near Mossborough Hall Lane | 7 |
| On or near Southern'S Lane | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rainford, 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 | 125 | 44.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 25.0% |
| Not recorded | 27 | 9.5% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 7.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Rainford, St. Helens has an estimated population of 7,937. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rainford, St. Helens sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rainford, St. Helens |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.9% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Rainford, St. Helens a safe place to live?
Rainford, St. Helens recorded 35.8 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 Rainford, St. Helens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Rainford, St. Helens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rainford, St. Helens was down 17% on the year before: 284 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 342 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rainford, St. Helens?
Rainford, 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 Rainford, St. Helens. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.