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Crime in Eccleston

Eccleston had 99 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 48.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 42nd of 46 St Helens areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% below the middle St Helens area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

WA10, St. Helens · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Eccleston

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48.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
42 of 46St Helens rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common55 in 3 months

Month by month

43 Mar 31 Apr 30 May 29 Jun 41 Jul 29 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Eccleston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5556%
theft99%
criminal damage88%
anti-social behaviour77%
public order77%
shoplifting33%
drugs33%
vehicle crime22%

Eccleston against St Helens

TypeEccleston per 1,000Middle St Helens areaChange
Violence26.842.9▲ 8%
Burglary0.52.3–
Vehicle crime14–
Anti-social behaviour3.412.6▼ 36%
Theft and robbery4.46.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newtown (WA10)190.2▲ 13%
West Park96.3▲ 9%
Denton's Green89.4▲ 13%
Grange Park82▲ 56%
Gillar's Green71.7▲ 2%
Windle54.7▲ 9%
Eccleston48.3▼ 5%
See every St Helens area ranked on the crime in St Helens page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Eccleston a safe area?

Eccleston had about 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 42 of 46 St Helens areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Eccleston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (55), followed by theft (9) and criminal damage (8).