Crime in St Helier: statistics, rates and trends
793 crimes were recorded in St Helier in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Helier at a glance
- Crime trends in St Helier
- Types of crime in St Helier
- St Helier compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Helier
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Helier
- Population and deprivation in St Helier
- Questions about crime in St Helier
- About this data
793 crimes were recorded in St Helier in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 275 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Helier has the 2,294th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Helier | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 793 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.3 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 11,605 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Helier was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,192 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (768). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 793 | 68.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 768 | 66.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 868 | 74.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 960 | 82.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,192 | 102.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,085 | 93.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,144 | 98.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,146 | 98.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,019 | 87.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 64 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Helier 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. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+49%) and other theft (+35%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-47%) and criminal damage and arson (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 23.7 | 0.69 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 10.5 | 0.69 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 7.4 | 1.50 | -10% |
| Other theft | 62 | 5.3 | 0.84 | +35% |
| Drugs | 55 | 4.7 | 1.45 | +49% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -29% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.1 | 0.25 | -47% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.6 | 1.15 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.5 | 0.87 | +13% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 0.37 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.84 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Helier
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Helier recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Helier
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Helier recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Helier
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Helier recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Helier
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Helier recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Helier
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Helier recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Helier
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Helier recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Helier
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Helier recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Helier
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Helier recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Helier
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Helier recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Helier
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Helier recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Helier
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Helier recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Helier
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Helier recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Helier
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Helier recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Helier
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Helier recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Helier, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Helier.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Helier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensbury | 708 | 75.7 | +11% |
| Merton Park | 859 | 104.0 | +52% |
| Cannon Hill | 325 | 32.5 | -52% |
| Lower Morden | 502 | 43.6 | -36% |
| Cricket Green | 1,540 | 117.1 | +71% |
| Lavender Fields | 962 | 72.9 | +7% |
| Abbey | 771 | 83.5 | +22% |
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,316 | 102.0 | +49% |
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 St Helier over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 50 |
| On or near Legion Court | 27 |
| On or near Morden Hall Road | 26 |
| On or near Central Road | 25 |
| On or near Aberconway Road | 25 |
| On or near Bury Grove | 24 |
| On or near Bruton Road | 23 |
| On or near Birchwood Close | 23 |
| On or near Darley Gardens | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Helier 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 280 | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 225 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 122 | 15.4% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
St Helier has an estimated population of 11,605. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Helier sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Helier |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.7% |
| Social rented homes | 29.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is St Helier a safe place to live?
St Helier recorded 68.3 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 St Helier?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in St Helier going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Helier was up 3% on the year before: 793 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 768 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Helier?
St Helier is policed by Metropolitan Police. 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 St Helier. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.