Crime in Rainhill: statistics, rates and trends
608 crimes were recorded in Rainhill in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (262), anti-social behaviour (111) and criminal damage and arson (59) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,850th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Rainhill | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 608 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.5 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,157 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rainhill peaked in the year to August 2022 (797 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (582). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 608 | 54.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 582 | 52.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 602 | 54.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 626 | 56.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 797 | 71.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 653 | 58.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 717 | 64.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 620 | 55.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 626 | 56.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (72% below) and anti-social behaviour (35% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 86 to 111, while other theft fell from 34 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 262 | 23.5 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 9.9 | 15.4 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 20 | 1.8 | 6.4 | -41% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rainhill; the highest is St Helens Town Centre (320.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Eccleston, St. Helens (42.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rainhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatto Heath | 1,013 | 79.7 | +46% |
| Bold & Lea Green | 965 | 79.2 | +45% |
| Sutton North West | 305 | 65.5 | +20% |
| West Park | 1,089 | 90.1 | +65% |
| Eccleston | 461 | 42.2 | -22% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,286 | 301.9 | +454% |
| Sutton South East | 649 | 79.6 | +46% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,616 | 320.3 | +488% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Rainhill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Victoria Street” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Victoria Street | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Bishopdale Drive | 25 |
| On or near Burton Close | 20 |
| On or near Newby Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Derwent Close | 17 |
| On or near Ratcliffe Place | 17 |
| On or near Bell Lane | 16 |
| On or near Brandreth Close | 15 |
Of the 497 crimes in Rainhill with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 218 | 43.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 3.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Rainhill has an estimated population of 11,157 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rainhill average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rainhill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rainhill a safe place to live?
Rainhill recorded 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,850th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rainhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 262 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Rainhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rainhill was up 4% on the year before: 608 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 582 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rainhill?
About 11,157 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rainhill?
Rainhill 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.