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Crime in Sherdley

Sherdley had 247 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 581.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 46 St Helens areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 554% above the middle St Helens area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

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

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581.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
2 of 46St Helens rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common105 in 3 months

Month by month

80 Apr 65 May 64 Jun 73 Jul 93 Aug 81 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10543%
shoplifting6426%
public order2711%
anti-social behaviour146%
vehicle crime83%
criminal damage83%
theft62%
bike theft31%

Sherdley against St Helens

TypeSherdley per 1,000Middle St Helens areaChange
Violence247.340.2▲ 57%
Burglary7.11.9–
Vehicle crime18.83.3–
Anti-social behaviour339.9▼ 22%
Theft and robbery25.96▼ 27%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ravenhead762.5▲ 8%
Sherdley581.9▲ 18%
Peasley Cross284.2▲ 9%
Green Bank233.5▲ 9%
St Helens165.4▲ 4%
Worsley Brow125.80%
Sutton107.1▲ 9%
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 Sherdley a safe area?

Sherdley had about 581.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 2 of 46 St Helens areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sherdley?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (105), followed by shoplifting (64) and public order (27).