Total Crime Rate
34.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Helston Avenue area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Halewood North , and the 118th lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Helston Avenue (L26 7YQ) in the last 12 months was 34.7 per 1,000 residents and was 30.1% lower than the Halewood North average (49.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Helston Avenue (L26 7YQ), the main crime hotspot is near Hollybank Grange. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Halewood North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crantock Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Chudleigh Close | Local resolution |
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