Crime in Windle: statistics, rates and trends
618 crimes were recorded in Windle in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
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618 crimes were recorded in Windle in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 289 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Windle has the 2,373rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Windle | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 618 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.5 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,292 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Windle was highest in the year to July 2022 (952 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (568). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 66.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 568 | 61.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 711 | 76.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 811 | 87.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 952 | 102.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 866 | 93.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 817 | 87.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 673 | 72.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 835 | 89.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Windle 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 criminal damage and arson (+47%) and violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in other theft (-33%) and drugs (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 289 | 31.1 | 0.91 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 7.1 | 1.05 | +47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 6.7 | 0.43 | +13% |
| Public order | 53 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +4% |
| Drugs | 37 | 4.0 | 1.22 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.7 | 0.74 | +79% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -33% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.8 | 0.87 | -15% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +80% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.66 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Windle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Windle recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 46.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Windle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Windle recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Windle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Windle recorded 62 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 13% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Windle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Windle recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Windle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Windle recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Windle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Windle recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Windle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Windle recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Windle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Windle recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Windle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Windle recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Windle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Windle recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Windle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Windle recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Windle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Windle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Windle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Windle 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Windle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Windle recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Windle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Windle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Windle |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,584 | 317.5 | +377% |
| West Park | 1,118 | 92.5 | +39% |
| Eccleston | 449 | 41.1 | -38% |
| Moss Bank | 819 | 77.6 | +17% |
| Thatto Heath | 1,023 | 80.5 | +21% |
| Blackbrook | 818 | 76.1 | +14% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,260 | 295.8 | +345% |
| Parr | 2,061 | 138.4 | +108% |
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 Windle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Cartmell Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Pine Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Gamble Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Rivington Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Hard Lane | 23 |
| On or near Hammill Street | 20 |
| On or near Windle Vale | 19 |
| On or near Birch Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Furness Avenue | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Windle 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 | 257 | 41.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 11.2% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 10.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Windle has an estimated population of 9,292. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Windle sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Windle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.3% |
Is Windle a safe place to live?
Windle recorded 66.5 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 Windle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (66).
Is crime in Windle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Windle was up 9% on the year before: 618 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 568 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Windle?
Windle 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 Windle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.