Safety in St Helens

St Helens in North West scores 63/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

17,824

Rate per 1,000

97.3

1-year trend

-7.7%

3-year trend

-19.3%

5-year trend

-18.7%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

171

Per 1,000 residents

0.9

Data last updated: 15 August 2026