Total Crime Rate
30.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wharfedale Drive area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Rainhill , and the 158th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wharfedale Drive (L35 4NP) in the last 12 months was 30.7 per 1,000 residents and was 40.2% lower than the Rainhill average (51.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wharfedale Drive (L35 4NP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ashfield, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lawton Road (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Rainhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Coverdale Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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