Rainford Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rainford’s August 2025 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents places it 50.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national profile. This built-up area within St. Helens demonstrates a marked divergence from typical UK crime patterns, with violent crimes constituting 52.4% of all reported incidents. This dominance of violent offences—such as assaults and sexual offences—suggests a local context where interpersonal conflict or community tensions may play a role. The area’s crime profile is further shaped by seasonal factors: August, as a peak holiday month, may contribute to fluctuations in property-related crimes, such as the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson. However, this rise occurs against a backdrop of overall safety, with other theft and public order offences remaining well below UK averages. The breakdown also reveals that anti-social behaviour, though down by 50% from the previous month, remains significantly below the UK rate of 1.5 per 1,000, indicating a broader trend of lower disorder incidents in the area. These patterns are consistent with Rainford’s character as a relatively stable, low-crime environment, where community initiatives and local policing may contribute to the sustained reduction in crime. The seasonal context of August—marked by tourism and seasonal holidays—adds a layer of complexity, as empty homes or increased foot traffic could influence specific crime types. Yet, despite these factors, the area’s overall safety remains evident, with crime rates that are not only below the UK average but also show a steady decline over recent months.

August 2025 brought a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from zero to two incidents—a sharp contrast to the previous month. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may be linked to the area’s seasonal context as a peak holiday month, potentially increasing the number of unoccupied properties. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, from four to two incidents, suggesting a possible shift in community dynamics or enforcement efforts. Other theft, which rose by 50% to three incidents, was 18% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlighting a local vulnerability in this category. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent type, accounting for 52.4% of all incidents, but they were 27% below the UK average for this category. These shifts illustrate a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with some categories aligning closely with the UK profile while others diverge significantly.

Rainford’s August 2025 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.6% decline from the previous month’s 4.1 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,312, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 253 residents—a statistic that situates Rainford firmly within a safer-than-average demographic compared to the UK as a whole. This monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to national averages due to regional variations, provides a clear snapshot of the area’s current crime profile. The consistency in low crime rates suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or environmental design—may be contributing to this sustained safety record. However, the small number of incidents also means that fluctuations can be more pronounced, as seen in the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, which deserves closer attention in the context of seasonal patterns.