Total Crime Rate
60.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Long Meadow area has the 26th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eccleston , and the 299th 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 Long Meadow (WA10 4LS) in the last 12 months was 60.2 per 1,000 residents and was 49.4% higher 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -11.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 48.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Long Meadow (WA10 4LS), the main crime hotspot is near Long Meadow. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 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 | Possession of weapons | Peet Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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