Rainford Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Rainford in May 2025, the crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 people translates to a daily risk of roughly one in every 231 residents experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This figure, while stable compared to April, sits 46.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, underscoring the area's relatively low exposure to crime. The most common incidents were violence and sexual offences (9 cases, 39.1% of total), followed by other theft (4 cases, 17.4%) and anti-social behaviour (3 cases, 13.0%). These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up district within St. Helens, where urban density and local amenities may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflicts and theft. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and bank holidays, likely influenced the increase in violence and sexual offences, as well as the rise in shoplifting and other theft. The overall crime profile suggests that while the area remains safer than the UK average, targeted crime types—particularly theft—require continued attention. The contrast between Rainford's below-average violent crime rates and its above-average theft figures illustrates the combination of local conditions, such as retail activity and community policing efforts, which may shape different crime dynamics compared to other parts of the country.

May 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft surging by 300% compared to April, rising from one to four incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average for that category (0.5 per 1,000), highlights a significant local shift in criminal activity. Concurrently, shoplifting doubled from one to two incidents, while violence and sexual offences increased by 28.6%, suggesting a possible link to the month's longer evenings and bank holidays. Conversely, vehicle crime, drugs, and criminal damage and arson all decreased, with vehicle crime dropping 66.7% from three to one incident. These declines may reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced outdoor activity or targeted policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences in Rainford (1.7 per 1,000) remain 40% below the UK average, a contrast to the 51% increase in other theft relative to the national rate. Residents might find the 300% jump in other theft particularly relevant, as it indicates a sudden change in local criminal behavior that could warrant closer attention.

Rainford's crime rate in May 2025 remained stable at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in April. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low volume of incidents despite the month's seasonal dynamics. When scaled to the population, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 231 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the UK comparison data reflects a national aggregate, not a daily or monthly breakdown specific to Rainford. The population context also highlights that, even with 23 total crimes, the per capita risk remains significantly below the national level, reinforcing the area's position as a relatively safe built-up environment within St. Helens.