Rainford Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Rainford in October 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with a marked emphasis on violence and sexual offences. At 4.0 per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate sits 48.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.1% of total crimes, a share significantly higher than the UK average of 44% for this category. This suggests a local dynamic where interpersonal conflicts or specific community factors may contribute to the prominence of violent crime. Property crimes, meanwhile, made up 33.3% of the total, with burglary, shoplifting, and other thefts representing notable subcategories. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and the proximity of Halloween—may have influenced patterns of activity, increasing opportunities for crimes such as burglary and anti-social behaviour. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crime compared to the UK average indicates that local measures or community characteristics may mitigate risks typically associated with such times of year. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also featured prominently, though both were below UK averages, suggesting that Rainford’s built-up area within St Helens may have effective local policing or social initiatives addressing disorder. This balance of crime types illustrates a community where violent incidents remain a priority for local authorities, while property crime remains relatively controlled compared to national benchmarks.

October 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in shoplifting, burglary, and other theft, each rising from zero to one reported incident. This shift suggests a temporary uptick in opportunistic crimes, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween or changes in pedestrian activity patterns. The crime mix in Rainford also diverges from the UK average: while violence and sexual offences were 44% below the national rate, other crime categories like 'other crime' were 253% above the UK average. This discrepancy highlights the unique character of Rainford’s crime profile, where unclassified or niche criminal activities may be more prevalent than in other areas. Anti-social behaviour. of total crimes, was 52% below the UK average, indicating that local efforts to manage public order may be effective. Shoplifting in Rainford was 68% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect the area’s retail environment or the presence of targeted prevention strategies. These findings underscore the importance of focusing on specific crime types that deviate from national trends, such as the surge in 'other crime' which may require further investigation into its nature and drivers.

Rainford’s crime rate in October 2025 rose sharply from 1.3 per 1,000 in the previous month to 4.0 per 1,000, representing a 199.2% increase. This jump, while significant, still leaves the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, Rainford experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 253 residents. This monthly exposure rate, while low, highlights the need to consider how even small numbers of crime can impact community perception and safety. When viewed through the lens of population, the 5,312 residents of Rainford collectively faced a relatively low risk of victimisation compared to the UK average, but the month-on-month surge suggests a temporary fluctuation that may warrant closer attention. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that while Rainford’s violent crime rate is significantly lower than the national figure, its 'other crime' category is high, indicating a potential gap in understanding or addressing non-traditional criminal activities. For residents, the 1-in-253 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of the likelihood of encountering crime, but the recent upward trend underscores the importance of monitoring local patterns to ensure they remain in line with broader safety goals.