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Crime in Rainford

Rainford had 50 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 25.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 44th of 46 St Helens areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 73% below the middle St Helens area. Crime was down 28% on the three months before.

WA11, St. Helens · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Rainford

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25.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
44 of 46St Helens rank1st is the highest rate
-28%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

25 Mar 14 Apr 30 May 14 Jun 20 Jul 16 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2346%
anti-social behaviour918%
vehicle crime510%
theft36%
public order36%
other crime24%
drugs12%
weapons12%

Rainford against St Helens

TypeRainford per 1,000Middle St Helens areaChange
Violence11.742.9▼ 45%
Burglary0.52.3–
Vehicle crime2.54–
Anti-social behaviour4.612.6–
Theft and robbery1.56.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Moss Bank (WA11)121.4▲ 14%
Carr Mill94.3▲ 22%
Denton's Green89.4▲ 13%
Windle54.7▲ 9%
Eccleston48.3▼ 5%
Rainford25.5▼ 28%
Bickerstaffe9.3–
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 Rainford a safe area?

Rainford had about 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 44 of 46 St Helens areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Rainford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (23), followed by anti-social behaviour (9) and vehicle crime (5).