Crime in Windle: statistics, rates and trends
622 crimes were recorded in Windle in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (286), criminal damage and arson (67), anti-social behaviour (63) and public order (63) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,345th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Windle | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 622 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.9 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,292 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Windle peaked in the year to August 2022 (944 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (561). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 622 | 66.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 561 | 60.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 690 | 74.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 803 | 86.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 944 | 101.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 875 | 94.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 836 | 90.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 686 | 73.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 817 | 87.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (57% below) and anti-social behaviour (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 21 to 33 and criminal damage and arson rose from 44 to 67, while other theft fell from 45 to 26 and drugs fell from 49 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 286 | 30.8 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 6.8 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 63 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Drugs | 35 | 3.8 | 3.3 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +57% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -42% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Windle; 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 Windle |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,616 | 320.3 | +379% |
| West Park | 1,089 | 90.1 | +35% |
| Eccleston | 461 | 42.2 | -37% |
| Moss Bank | 776 | 73.5 | +10% |
| Thatto Heath | 1,013 | 79.7 | +19% |
| Blackbrook | 831 | 77.3 | +15% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,286 | 301.9 | +351% |
| Parr | 2,055 | 138.0 | +106% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Windle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Cartmell Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Gamble Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Rivington Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Hard Lane | 27 |
| On or near Pine Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Hammill Street | 20 |
| On or near Windle Vale | 19 |
| On or near Wyresdale Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Birch Avenue | 17 |
Of the 559 crimes in Windle with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 260 | 46.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 139 | 24.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Windle has an estimated population of 9,292 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Windle average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Windle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Windle a safe place to live?
Windle recorded 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,345th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Windle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 286 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (67).
Is crime in Windle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Windle was up 11% on the year before: 622 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 561 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Windle?
About 9,292 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Windle?
Windle 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.