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Crime in Garswood

Garswood had 99 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 21.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 45th of 46 St Helens areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 78% below the middle St Helens area. Crime was down 17% on the three months before.

WN4, St. Helens · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Garswood

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21.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
45 of 46St Helens rank1st is the highest rate
-17%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common33 in 3 months

Month by month

43 Mar 43 Apr 34 May 33 Jun 33 Jul 33 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Garswood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3333%
anti-social behaviour1010%
public order99%
shoplifting99%
burglary88%
vehicle crime77%
theft77%
drugs66%

Garswood against St Helens

TypeGarswood per 1,000Middle St Helens areaChange
Violence7.142.9▼ 34%
Burglary1.72.3–
Vehicle crime1.54▼ 36%
Anti-social behaviour2.112.6–
Theft and robbery1.56.3▼ 30%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Billinge45.9▲ 7%
Garswood21.2▼ 17%
Downall Green12.4▲ 2%
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 Garswood a safe area?

Garswood had about 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 45 of 46 St Helens areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Garswood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (33), followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and public order (9).