Total Crime Rate
47.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tarlton Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Rainhill , and the 236th 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 Tarlton Close (L35 8QB) in the last 12 months was 47.1 per 1,000 residents and was 8.2% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tarlton Close (L35 8QB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Two Butt Lane, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Holt Lane (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Rainhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Holt Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ariss Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ariss Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tarlton Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tarlton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Winifred Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amanda Road | Under investigation |
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