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Crime in Peasley Cross

Peasley Cross had 337 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 278.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 46 St Helens areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 195% above the middle St Helens area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

WA9, St. Helens · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Peasley Cross

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278.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 46St Helens rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common106 in 3 months

Month by month

126 Mar 119 Apr 85 May 112 Jun 98 Jul 127 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10631%
shoplifting10631%
public order3711%
anti-social behaviour216%
criminal damage196%
theft124%
vehicle crime113%
burglary62%

Peasley Cross against St Helens

TypePeasley Cross per 1,000Middle St Helens areaChange
Violence87.642.9▲ 19%
Burglary52.3–
Vehicle crime9.14–
Anti-social behaviour17.412.60%
Theft and robbery146.3▼ 19%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ravenhead792.2▲ 12%
Sherdley541.80%
Fingerpost299.3▲ 4%
Peasley Cross278.5▲ 2%
Parr Stocks270.7▼ 12%
Worsley Brow129.5▼ 4%
Sutton102.6▼ 7%
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 Peasley Cross a safe area?

Peasley Cross had about 278.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 46 St Helens areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Peasley Cross?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (106), followed by shoplifting (106) and public order (37).