Rainford Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Rainford’s February 2026 crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents marks a striking divergence from the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, representing a 64.1% deficit. This figure, though low, is shaped by a distinct crime profile where violent offences dominate, accounting for 58.3% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.3 per 1,000, are 44% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a potential disconnect between local crime patterns and national trends. The area’s low overall rate contrasts with the prominence of violent crime, which rose sharply from two incidents in January to seven in February—a 250% increase. This surge in violent crime, despite the winter lull typically associated with reduced outdoor activity, may reflect seasonal shifts in social dynamics or unseasonal incidents. The remaining 41.7% of crimes were evenly split between other crime, other theft, public order, and vehicle crime, all of which fell below UK averages for their respective categories. This mix of low overall rates and concentrated violent crime paints a complex picture, one that may be influenced by Rainford’s character as a built-up area within St. Helens, where community cohesion and local policing efforts could play a role in mitigating non-violent crime while leaving room for isolated incidents of violence to stand out.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 250% rise in violence and sexual offences, jumping from two to seven incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month’s low. This spike, despite the pre-spring lull typical of February, may indicate unseasonal factors such as increased social gatherings or transient populations. Public order and vehicle crime also doubled, both reaching one incident each, while other crime and other theft halved, suggesting a shift in criminal focus. Violence and sexual offences, though now the most common category, remain 44% below the UK average for this type of crime, highlighting a local anomaly. Other crime, at 0.2 per 1,000, is 33% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, but the small absolute numbers mean this category contributes minimally to the overall rate. For residents, the 50% decrease in other theft—a category often linked to retail areas—may signal improved security measures or reduced opportunities for theft in local shops. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing monitoring, as February’s data reveals both a sharp upward trend in one category and a positive shift in others.

Rainford’s crime rate in February 2026 rose by 71.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 1.3 to 2.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still leaves the area far below the UK average, with only 36% of the national rate. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of zero crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that may understate the impact of the seven violent incidents concentrated in February. Monthly exposure to crime remains exceptionally low, with one reported crime occurring for roughly every 443 residents—a ratio that, while not directly comparable to national statistics, suggests a level of safety rare in similar-sized built-up areas. With a population of 5,312, the area’s small size amplifies the visibility of each incident, making the rise in violent crime particularly notable. The previous month’s rate of 1.3 per 1,000, which was already below the UK average, indicates a trend of sustained low crime levels, albeit with occasional spikes. This contrast between stability and sudden increases highlights the importance of contextual factors, such as the area’s demographic makeup and local initiatives, in shaping its crime profile.