Total Crime Rate
6.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Railton Avenue area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Rainhill , and the 16th 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 Railton Avenue (L35 0QB) in the last 12 months was 6.8 per 1,000 residents and was 86.7% lower than the Rainhill average (51.3 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 Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 10.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Railton Avenue (L35 0QB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Alva Road, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ashton Avenue (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Rainhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Owen Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Railton Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Coverdale Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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