Total Crime Rate
26.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gorsey Croft area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eccleston , and the 130th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
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 Gorsey Croft (L34 2RS) in the last 12 months was 26.4 per 1,000 residents and was 34.5% lower than the Eccleston average (40.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gorsey Croft (L34 2RS), the main crime hotspot is near Park Avenue. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eccleston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ingleholme Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Helford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Elm Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Alder Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Woodlands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gorsey Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Valencia Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Valencia Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Helford Close | Under investigation |
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