Crime in Rainhill: statistics, rates and trends
618 crimes were recorded in Rainhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rainhill at a glance
- Crime trends in Rainhill
- Types of crime in Rainhill
- Rainhill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rainhill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rainhill
- Population and deprivation in Rainhill
- Questions about crime in Rainhill
- About this data
618 crimes were recorded in Rainhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 280 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rainhill has the 2,801st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rainhill | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 618 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.4 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,157 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rainhill was highest in the year to July 2022 (790 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (571). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 618 | 55.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 571 | 51.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 587 | 52.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 664 | 59.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 790 | 70.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 652 | 58.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 703 | 63.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 624 | 55.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 626 | 56.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rainhill 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 anti-social behaviour (+20%) and violence and sexual offences (+18%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-50%) and other theft (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 280 | 25.1 | 0.73 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 9.2 | 0.60 | +20% |
| Public order | 63 | 5.6 | 0.85 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 4.9 | 0.73 | -15% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.8 | 0.85 | +94% |
| Other theft | 19 | 1.7 | 0.27 | -46% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.6 | 0.76 | +64% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +7% |
| Burglary | 10 | 0.9 | 0.25 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.18 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.74 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rainhill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rainhill recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rainhill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rainhill recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rainhill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rainhill recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rainhill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rainhill recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rainhill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rainhill recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rainhill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rainhill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rainhill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rainhill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rainhill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rainhill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rainhill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rainhill recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rainhill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rainhill recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rainhill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rainhill recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rainhill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rainhill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rainhill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rainhill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rainhill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rainhill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rainhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatto Heath | 1,023 | 80.5 | +45% |
| Bold & Lea Green | 916 | 75.2 | +36% |
| Sutton North West | 310 | 66.6 | +20% |
| West Park | 1,118 | 92.5 | +67% |
| Eccleston | 449 | 41.1 | -26% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,260 | 295.8 | +434% |
| Sutton South East | 631 | 77.4 | +40% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,584 | 317.5 | +473% |
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 Rainhill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Victoria Street | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Bishopdale Drive | 25 |
| On or near Burton Close | 23 |
| On or near Bell Lane | 20 |
| On or near Newby Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Derwent Close | 17 |
| On or near Loyola Hey | 16 |
| On or near Ratcliffe Place | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rainhill 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 | 236 | 38.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 145 | 23.5% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 4.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Rainhill has an estimated population of 11,157. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rainhill sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rainhill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.8% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Rainhill a safe place to live?
Rainhill recorded 55.4 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 Rainhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Rainhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rainhill was up 8% on the year before: 618 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 571 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rainhill?
Rainhill 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 Rainhill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.