Crime in Haydock: statistics, rates and trends
1,080 crimes were recorded in Haydock in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (485), criminal damage and arson (105) and public order (92) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 703rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Haydock | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,080 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.3 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,539 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Haydock of any year here (1,080 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,080 | 74.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,261 | 86.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,416 | 97.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,766 | 121.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,676 | 115.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,574 | 108.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,364 | 93.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,424 | 97.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,266 | 87.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 100 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 116 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and shoplifting (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 30 to 39 and criminal damage and arson rose from 91 to 105, while other theft fell from 113 to 71 and anti-social behaviour fell from 97 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 485 | 33.4 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Public order | 92 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other theft | 71 | 4.9 | 6.4 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 4.7 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 3.7 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Drugs | 48 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -21% |
| Burglary | 39 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +30% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Haydock; the highest is St Helens (St. Helens) (119.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Rainford (34.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haydock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-le-Willows | 2,096 | 79.4 | +7% |
| Billinge | 221 | 37.2 | -50% |
| St Helens (St. Helens) | 12,250 | 119.7 | +61% |
| Rainford | 185 | 34.4 | -54% |
| Prescot | 4,093 | 100.0 | +35% |
| Warrington | 13,695 | 80.9 | +9% |
| Culcheth | 288 | 48.4 | -35% |
| Widnes | 5,487 | 89.5 | +21% |
Haydock is the one area listed within Haydock, with 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock | Neighbourhood | 11,640 | 880 | 75.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Haydock over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Canon Wilson Close” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canon Wilson Close | 54 |
| On or near Penny Lane | 38 |
| On or near Athol Close | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near West End Road | 28 |
| On or near Bluebell Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Leyland Grove | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
Of the 1,018 crimes in Haydock with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 433 | 42.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 290 | 28.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Haydock has an estimated population of 14,539 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haydock average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Haydock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haydock a safe place to live?
Haydock recorded 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 703rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Haydock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 485 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (105).
Is crime in Haydock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haydock was down 14% on the year before: 1,080 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,261 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haydock?
About 14,539 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haydock?
Haydock 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.