Crime in Thatto Heath: statistics, rates and trends
1,023 crimes were recorded in Thatto Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thatto Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Thatto Heath
- Types of crime in Thatto Heath
- Thatto Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thatto Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thatto Heath
- Population and deprivation in Thatto Heath
- Questions about crime in Thatto Heath
- About this data
1,023 crimes were recorded in Thatto Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 459 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thatto Heath has the 1,832nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thatto Heath | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,023 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.5 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,706 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thatto Heath was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,426 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (950). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 1,023 | 80.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 955 | 75.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,007 | 79.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,279 | 100.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,426 | 112.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,244 | 97.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,256 | 98.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,027 | 80.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 950 | 74.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 110 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 115 |
| August 2025 | 95 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thatto Heath 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 drugs, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+40%) and vehicle crime (+35%). The largest falls were in public order (-19%) and other crime (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 459 | 36.1 | 1.06 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 7.3 | 1.08 | +12% |
| Public order | 88 | 6.9 | 1.04 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 6.8 | 0.45 | +28% |
| Drugs | 80 | 6.3 | 1.93 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 5.2 | 1.05 | +35% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.3 | 0.68 | +25% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.2 | 0.62 | +12% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.2 | 1.04 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.4 | 1.46 | +350% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.35 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.48 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thatto Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thatto Heath recorded 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 44.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thatto Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thatto Heath recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thatto Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thatto Heath recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thatto Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thatto Heath recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thatto Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thatto Heath recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thatto Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thatto Heath recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thatto Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thatto Heath recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thatto Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thatto Heath recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thatto Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thatto Heath recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thatto Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thatto Heath recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thatto Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thatto Heath recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thatto Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thatto Heath recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thatto Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thatto Heath recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thatto Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thatto Heath recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thatto Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thatto Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thatto Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park | 1,118 | 92.5 | +15% |
| Rainhill | 618 | 55.4 | -31% |
| Eccleston | 449 | 41.1 | -49% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,260 | 295.8 | +267% |
| Bold & Lea Green | 916 | 75.2 | -7% |
| Sutton North West | 310 | 66.6 | -17% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,584 | 317.5 | +294% |
| Sutton South East | 631 | 77.4 | -4% |
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 Thatto Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Basildon Close | 35 |
| On or near Close Street | 32 |
| On or near Stevenage Close | 28 |
| On or near Elmfield Close | 26 |
| On or near Freemantle Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Peterlee Close | 26 |
| On or near Thatto Heath Road | 26 |
| On or near Hatfield Close | 24 |
| On or near Timor Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Ayres Court | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thatto Heath 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 | 440 | 43.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 247 | 24.1% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 10.7% |
| Not recorded | 87 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Thatto Heath has an estimated population of 12,706. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thatto Heath sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thatto Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.0% |
| Social rented homes | 25.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 47.6% |
Is Thatto Heath a safe place to live?
Thatto Heath recorded 80.5 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 Thatto Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (93).
Is crime in Thatto Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thatto Heath was up 7% on the year before: 1,023 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 955 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thatto Heath?
Thatto Heath 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 Thatto Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.