Rainford Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rainford's September 2023 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places it 31.2% below the UK average of 8.0, reflecting a consistently safer environment than the national picture. This built-up area within St. Helens sees violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 51.7% of total incidents (15 cases), a rate (2.8 per 1,000) that is 2% above the UK average for this category. The second most common crime type, burglary (3 cases, 10.3% of total), is 87% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), highlighting a specific vulnerability in property crime that may be linked to the area's urban character and potential housing stock dynamics. Public order offences (3 cases, 10.3%) show a dramatic 200% month-on-month increase, potentially influenced by the seasonal transition of September—back-to-school periods and university freshers' week—which may increase social interactions and associated tensions. The data also reveals a sharp 100% rise in 'other crime' (2 cases), a category 186% above the UK average, suggesting emerging patterns that could reflect unaddressed local issues or shifts in criminal activity. While violent crime remains the dominant category, the overall rate is still significantly lower than the UK average, with property crime rates showing mixed trends. This contrast between specific categories and the overall profile underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics, with seasonal factors likely contributing to the September spike in public order incidents and the persistent challenge of burglary despite the area's relative safety.

September 2023 revealed stark shifts in Rainford's crime profile, with public order offences surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and 'other crime' doubling (from 0 to 2). This contrasts with declines in anti-social behaviour (-50%) and vehicle crime (-50%), suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity. Violent crime, at 15 incidents (51.7% of total), remains high compared to the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000 vs 2.7 per 1,000), though the area's overall rate is still 31.2% below the UK average. Burglary, while down 40% from August (5 to 3), remains 87% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), indicating a specific vulnerability in property crime despite the overall decline. The sharp increase in 'other crime'—a category 186% above the UK average—suggests emerging challenges that warrant closer examination by local authorities.

Rainford's September 2023 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 26.1% increase from August's 4.3 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average of 8.0. This upward trend is tempered by the area's overall safety profile, with one reported crime occurring for roughly every 183 residents over the month. Daily crime figures show an average of one incident per day, a rate that aligns with the area's low overall crime profile. While the previous month saw a sharper dip in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, the September data reveals a shift in patterns: public order offences tripled, and 'other crime' doubled, suggesting evolving dynamics in local policing priorities. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the 26% monthly rise, Rainford's crime exposure remains far below the national average, with residents facing a 1-in-183 chance of being directly affected by crime this month.