Rainford Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rainford's crime rate in March 2025 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a consistent 59% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This figure places the built-up area within St. Helens firmly in the lower quartile of national crime statistics. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (29.4% of total incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (17.7%) and anti-social behaviour (11.8%). The seasonal transition to spring, with its extended evenings and changing daylight patterns, may have influenced these dynamics, though the overall trend remains characterised by low-level activity. Violence and sexual offences, while slightly lower than February's six incidents, remain 67% below the UK average, suggesting systemic factors such as community cohesion or effective policing strategies may be at play. The area's crime profile contrasts sharply with national averages, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour, which are 68% below the UK norm. This suggests that Rainford's built-up environment, with a focus on community policing or local initiatives, contributes to its relatively safe environment. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—now at 0.6 per 1,000—raises questions about targeted incidents or seasonal pressures from the data alone. The balance between property and violent crimes remains roughly equal, with property offences accounting for 58.8% of total crimes, a figure that has remained stable over recent months.

March 2025 saw a notable 16.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from six to five incidents. This decline aligns with the category's 67% gap below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. However, criminal damage and arson surged by 200%, rising from one to three cases, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, increasing from zero to two incidents, while burglary rose from zero to one. These spikes in property-related offences may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and extended daylight hours encouraging outdoor activity. For residents, the daily crime count of one per day remains a tangible metric, illustrating the area's low-level but fluctuating nature. The balance between violent and property crimes shifted slightly, with property offences now accounting for 58.8% of total crimes compared to 58.8% in February.

Rainford's crime rate in March 2025 rose slightly to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 6.3% increase from February's 3.0 per 1,000. Despite this upward trend, the area remains 59% below the UK average, underscoring its consistently low crime profile. On a daily basis, Rainford saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a manageable level of activity for a built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,312, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 312 residents over the course of the month—a figure that, while slightly higher than February, remains far below the national average. The local context suggests that even with the modest rise, Rainford's crime exposure remains significantly lower than the UK norm, with no indication of systemic issues. The population-scaled perspective highlights the area's resilience, as the crime rate continues to outperform broader trends despite seasonal factors such as the transition to spring and extended evenings.