Crime in Rainford: statistics, rates and trends
185 crimes were recorded in Rainford in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rainford at a glance
- Crime trends in Rainford
- Types of crime in Rainford
- Rainford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Rainford
- Streets with the most crime in Rainford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rainford
- Demographics of Rainford
- Questions about crime in Rainford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (92), anti-social behaviour (17) and other theft (14) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,353rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Rainford | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 185 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.4 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,375 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Rainford of any year here (185 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 185 | 34.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 236 | 43.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 243 | 45.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 241 | 44.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 233 | 43.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 200 | 37.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 247 | 46.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 270 | 50.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 296 | 55.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (50% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 17.1 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 3.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Rainford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rainford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billinge | 221 | 37.2 | +8% |
| Skelmersdale | 3,405 | 96.4 | +180% |
| St Helens (St. Helens) | 12,250 | 119.7 | +248% |
| Kirkby | 4,602 | 101.2 | +194% |
| Haydock | 1,080 | 74.3 | +116% |
| Prescot | 4,093 | 100.0 | +191% |
| Ormskirk | 1,518 | 49.8 | +45% |
| Maghull | 973 | 49.7 | +44% |
Rainford is the one area listed within Rainford, with 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainford | Neighbourhood | 7,937 | 277 | 34.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Rainford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Spring Field” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Spring Field | 24 |
| On or near Duxbury Close | 14 |
| On or near Leyland Road | 14 |
| On or near Ormskirk Road | 14 |
| On or near Bushey Lane | 8 |
| On or near Coach Road | 8 |
| On or near Southern'S Lane | 7 |
| On or near Heron Grove | 6 |
| On or near Junction Road | 6 |
| On or near Mossborough Hall Lane | 6 |
Of the 168 crimes in Rainford with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 51.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 4.8% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Rainford has an estimated population of 5,375 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (36%, against 22%), an older population (31%, against 19%) and less private renting (9.6%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rainford average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rainford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rainford a safe place to live?
Rainford recorded 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,353rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rainford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 92 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Rainford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rainford was down 22% on the year before: 185 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 236 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rainford?
About 5,375 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rainford?
Rainford 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.