Rainford Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rainford’s crime profile in November 2024 reflects a continued trend of low overall activity, with a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents — 46.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s relative safety, particularly when compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.6%) and criminal damage and arson (13.6%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up district within St. Helens, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime rates. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the start of Black Friday shopping could have influenced the mix of offences, with public order incidents and vandalism likely tied to the increased visibility of local events. The relatively low rate of property crimes (8 out of 22 total) suggests a focus on personal safety over theft, a trend consistent with areas where community engagement and local initiatives help deter crime. Despite the overall safety, specific categories like burglary and criminal damage show variations from UK averages, indicating areas for targeted monitoring. The month’s data illustrates a balance between stability and pockets of fluctuation, shaped by both local dynamics and national seasonal trends.

November 2024 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in public order offences, which doubled from 1 to 2 incidents — a 100% increase. This jump, coupled with a similar rise in burglary cases (from 0 to 2), signals a sharp shift in the crime mix. Vehicle crime, however, fell by 60% (from 5 to 2), a decline that may reflect reduced car-related activity during the month. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.9% of all crimes, remained 34% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a consistent pattern for the area. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 25% decrease, dropping from 4 to 3 incidents. Criminal damage and arson rose by 50%, reaching 3 incidents — a figure 5% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. These fluctuations highlight how seasonal factors, such as Bonfire Night, may influence specific crime types, with public order and vandalism incidents likely tied to the month’s darker evenings and local events.

Rainford's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 4.4% decrease from the previous month’s 4.3 per 1,000. This represents a continued downward trend in the area’s overall crime profile. On a daily basis, the local figure shows one crime reported per day over the 30-day period, a statistic that offers a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur in Rainford. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 241 residents — a figure that contextualises the impact of crime on the local community. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, with Rainford’s overall rate sitting 46.1% below the national benchmark. The population-scaled perspective highlights the area’s relative safety, though specific crime categories reveal a more nuanced picture, with some types deviating from UK norms. The comparison underscores that while the area remains safer than the national average, targeted crime types such as burglary and criminal damage show variations that warrant attention.