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Crime in Portico

Portico had 117 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 38th of 46 St Helens areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle St Helens area. Crime was up 60% on the three months before.

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

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67.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
38 of 46St Helens rank1st is the highest rate
+60%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common48 in 3 months

Month by month

32 Mar 22 Apr 19 May 37 Jun 46 Jul 34 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4841%
anti-social behaviour2421%
public order1311%
theft119%
criminal damage65%
burglary43%
vehicle crime33%
weapons22%

Portico against St Helens

TypePortico per 1,000Middle St Helens areaChange
Violence27.842.9▲ 17%
Burglary2.32.3–
Vehicle crime1.74–
Anti-social behaviour13.912.6–
Theft and robbery6.96.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Park96.3▲ 9%
Thatto Heath93.8▲ 34%
Nutgrove84.7▲ 31%
Grange Park82▲ 56%
Brown Edge72.3▲ 40%
Eccleston Hill71.5▲ 71%
Portico67.8▲ 60%
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 Portico a safe area?

Portico had about 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 38 of 46 St Helens areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Portico?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (48), followed by anti-social behaviour (24) and public order (13).