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Crime in Moss Nook

Moss Nook had 252 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 148.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 46 St Helens areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 58% above the middle St Helens area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

WA9, St. Helens · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Moss Nook

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148.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 46St Helens rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common126 in 3 months

Month by month

110 Mar 90 Apr 78 May 83 Jun 94 Jul 75 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12650%
anti-social behaviour3112%
vehicle crime208%
public order198%
criminal damage156%
drugs125%
theft94%
shoplifting73%

Moss Nook against St Helens

TypeMoss Nook per 1,000Middle St Helens areaChange
Violence74.342.9▲ 24%
Burglary1.22.3–
Vehicle crime11.84–
Anti-social behaviour18.312.6▲ 107%
Theft and robbery7.76.3▼ 28%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Parr Stocks270.7▼ 12%
Moss Nook148.6▼ 9%
Parr129.6▼ 22%
Worsley Brow129.5▼ 4%
Sutton102.6▼ 7%
Derbyshire Hill102▼ 8%
New Bold94.1▲ 10%
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 Moss Nook a safe area?

Moss Nook had about 148.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 46 St Helens areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Moss Nook?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (126), followed by anti-social behaviour (31) and vehicle crime (20).