Crime in Rainford: statistics, rates and trends
193 crimes were recorded in Rainford in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rainford
- Questions about crime in Rainford
- About this data
193 crimes were recorded in Rainford in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 97 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rainford has the 1,357th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rainford | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 193 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.9 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,375 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rainford was highest in the year to July 2018 (292 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (193). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 | 193 | 35.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 224 | 41.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 256 | 47.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 243 | 45.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 219 | 40.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 208 | 38.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 245 | 45.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 276 | 51.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 292 | 54.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rainford 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 18.0 | 0.53 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 3.2 | 0.21 | -47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.8 | 0.41 | -6% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -7% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.9 | 0.28 | -44% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 0.79 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.30 | -50% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 0.37 | +17% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.57 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.23 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Rainford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rainford recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 50.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rainford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rainford recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rainford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rainford recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rainford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rainford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rainford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rainford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rainford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rainford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rainford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rainford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rainford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rainford recorded 7 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 up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rainford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rainford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rainford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rainford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rainford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rainford recorded 3 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rainford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rainford recorded 1 report 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rainford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rainford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rainford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billinge | 219 | 36.8 | +3% |
| Skelmersdale | 3,420 | 96.9 | +170% |
| St Helens (St. Helens) | 12,189 | 119.1 | +232% |
| Kirkby | 4,592 | 100.9 | +181% |
| Haydock | 1,096 | 75.4 | +110% |
| Prescot | 4,129 | 100.9 | +181% |
| Ormskirk | 1,494 | 49.0 | +37% |
| Maghull | 978 | 50.0 | +39% |
1 areas within Rainford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rainford had the highest rate (35.8 per 1,000) and Rainford the lowest (35.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainford | Neighbourhood | 7,937 | 284 | 35.8 |
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 Rainford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Spring Field | 23 |
| On or near Duxbury Close | 14 |
| On or near Ormskirk Road | 14 |
| On or near Leyland Road | 13 |
| On or near Bushey Lane | 9 |
| On or near Coach Road | 8 |
| On or near Heron Grove | 7 |
| On or near Mossborough Hall Lane | 7 |
| On or near Southern'S Lane | 7 |
| On or near Junction Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rainford 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 | 90 | 46.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 8.8% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Rainford has an estimated population of 5,375. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rainford sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rainford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Rainford a safe place to live?
Rainford recorded 35.9 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 Rainford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Rainford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rainford was down 14% on the year before: 193 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 224 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rainford?
Rainford 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 Rainford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.