Total Crime Rate
37.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blundells Lane area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Rainhill , and the 189th 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 Blundells Lane (L35 6NA) in the last 12 months was 37.2 per 1,000 residents and was 27.6% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blundells Lane (L35 6NA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Christopher Close, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Blundell'S Lane (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Rainhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blundell'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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