Crime in West Park, St. Helens: statistics, rates and trends
1,118 crimes were recorded in West Park, St. Helens in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Park, St. Helens at a glance
- Crime trends in West Park, St. Helens
- Types of crime in West Park, St. Helens
- West Park, St. Helens compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Park, St. Helens
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Park, St. Helens
- Population and deprivation in West Park, St. Helens
- Questions about crime in West Park, St. Helens
- About this data
1,118 crimes were recorded in West Park, St. Helens in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 492 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Park, St. Helens has the 1,423rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Park, St. Helens | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,118 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.5 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,081 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Park, St. Helens was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,591 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,075). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 1,118 | 92.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,075 | 89.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,104 | 91.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,335 | 110.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,552 | 128.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,591 | 131.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,486 | 123.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,466 | 121.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,364 | 112.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 103 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 116 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
| August 2025 | 115 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Park, 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. Rates were well above the national level for drugs.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+44%) and violence and sexual offences (+22%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-37%) and other theft (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 492 | 40.7 | 1.19 | +22% |
| Public order | 100 | 8.3 | 1.25 | -3% |
| Drugs | 88 | 7.3 | 2.23 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 7.0 | 0.84 | -37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 6.7 | 0.44 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 6.5 | 0.95 | -9% |
| Other theft | 68 | 5.6 | 0.88 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.0 | 0.60 | +44% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.7 | 0.77 | +0% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.1 | 0.98 | -7% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.0 | 1.21 | +140% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.0 | 0.74 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in West Park, St. Helens
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Park, St. Helens recorded 492 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Park, St. Helens
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Park, St. Helens recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Park, St. Helens
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Park, St. Helens recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Park, St. Helens
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Park, St. Helens recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Park, St. Helens
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Park, St. Helens recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Park, St. Helens
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Park, St. Helens recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Park, St. Helens
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Park, St. Helens recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Park, St. Helens
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Park, St. Helens recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Park, St. Helens
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Park, St. Helens recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Park, St. Helens
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Park, St. Helens recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Park, St. Helens
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Park, St. Helens recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Park, St. Helens
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Park, St. Helens recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Park, St. Helens
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Park, St. Helens 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 down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Park, St. Helens
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Park, St. Helens 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Park, St. Helens, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Park, St. Helens.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Park, St. Helens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleston | 449 | 41.1 | -56% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,584 | 317.5 | +243% |
| Windle | 618 | 66.5 | -28% |
| Thatto Heath | 1,023 | 80.5 | -13% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,260 | 295.8 | +220% |
| Sutton North West | 310 | 66.6 | -28% |
| Moss Bank | 819 | 77.6 | -16% |
| Rainhill | 618 | 55.4 | -40% |
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 West Park, St. Helens over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Manning Street | 78 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Bridgeman Street | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Elliot Street | 36 |
| On or near Prescot Road | 32 |
| On or near Royal Grove | 29 |
| On or near Mcfarlane Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Downs Road | 22 |
| On or near Silkstone Street | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Park, 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 | 444 | 39.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 290 | 25.9% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 8.2% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 6.8% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
West Park, St. Helens has an estimated population of 12,081. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Park, St. Helens sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Park, St. Helens |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.5% |
Is West Park, St. Helens a safe place to live?
West Park, St. Helens recorded 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 West Park, St. Helens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 492 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (100).
Is crime in West Park, St. Helens going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Park, St. Helens was up 4% on the year before: 1,118 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,075 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Park, St. Helens?
West Park, 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 West Park, St. Helens. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.