Rainford Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,312 residents, the 18 crimes reported in June 2024 equate to 3.4 incidents per 1,000 people – a figure 58.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This built-up area within St. Helens, likely characterised by a mix of residential and industrial zones, saw a notable skew towards violent crime, with 10 incidents (55.6% of total) recorded. Violence and sexual offences alone accounted for 1.9 per 1,000 residents, 31% below the UK average for this category. The low overall rate contrasts with the 100% increase in burglary compared to the UK average (0.3 per 1,000).7% of total crimes. Seasonal factors may play a role in the crime profile, with the start of summer potentially influencing patterns of outdoor activity and economic interactions. While the area's small size and lower population density may contribute to the lower crime rate, the spike in property crimes suggests targeted vulnerabilities in residential or commercial security. The absence of significant increases in other categories, such as anti-social behaviour (71% below UK average) or shoplifting (68% below UK average), indicates a relatively stable environment for most crime types outside violent incidents. This data illustrates an area where community-focused policing and localised security measures may be effectively mitigating broader crime trends, even as specific vulnerabilities like burglary require targeted attention.

June 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases in three crime categories: burglary rose 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), criminal damage and arson doubled (1 to 2), and shoplifting emerged with a 100% increase (0 to 1). These shifts suggest a potential focus on property crimes during the summer months, possibly linked to warmer weather increasing opportunities for burglary or the return of seasonal residents. The violent crime category, which accounted for 55.6% of all incidents, remained 31% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), indicating that while violence is a dominant local concern, its frequency is lower than national trends. Burglary in Rainford is 100% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a stark contrast to the 68% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK rate (0.6 per 1,000). This discrepancy may reflect the area's specific vulnerabilities, such as older housing stock or limited surveillance in certain residential zones. For residents, the 200% surge in burglary underscores the importance of home security measures, particularly during periods when local businesses or community groups might be less vigilant. The increase in criminal damage and arson, though smaller in absolute terms, could signal a rise in vandalism during the longer days of June, tied to increased youth activity or transient populations in the area.

Maintaining a stable crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents compared to May 2024, Rainford's June 2024 figures highlight a consistent low-level crime environment. Over the course of the month, 18 crimes were reported, averaging roughly 1 incident per day – a figure that may appear modest but reflects the area's small population scale. When contextualised against the local population, this translates to 1 reported crime for every 295 residents over the month, a ratio that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. This exposure rate is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The absence of substantial year-on-year trends in the data suggests that local conditions, such as community cohesion or effective policing, may be sustaining this low crime baseline. However, the 200% increase in burglary compared to May raises questions about whether transient factors – such as a temporary spike in property-related opportunities or changes in local demographics – are influencing this category. While the overall stability in crime rates offers reassurance, the specific vulnerability in burglary indicates that targeted interventions may be necessary to prevent this category from becoming a larger concern in future months.