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Crime in Sutton Leach

Sutton Leach had 232 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 103.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 46 St Helens areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% above the middle St Helens area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

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

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103.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 46St Helens rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common95 in 3 months

Month by month

67 Mar 64 Apr 80 May 67 Jun 83 Jul 82 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9541%
vehicle crime3515%
anti-social behaviour198%
criminal damage177%
drugs125%
public order125%
burglary115%
theft94%

Sutton Leach against St Helens

TypeSutton Leach per 1,000Middle St Helens areaChange
Violence42.242.9▼ 2%
Burglary4.92.3–
Vehicle crime15.64–
Anti-social behaviour8.412.6▲ 36%
Theft and robbery5.36.3▲ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Moss Nook148.6▼ 9%
Worsley Brow129.5▼ 4%
Lea Green117.6▲ 80%
Marshall's Cross111.7▲ 33%
Sutton Leach103.1▲ 10%
Sutton102.6▼ 7%
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 Sutton Leach a safe area?

Sutton Leach had about 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 46 St Helens areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sutton Leach?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (95), followed by vehicle crime (35) and anti-social behaviour (19).