Total Crime Rate
47.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Saunderton Close area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Blackbrook , and the 235th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Saunderton Close (WA11 0FL) in the last 12 months was 47.1 per 1,000 residents and was 31.2% lower than the Blackbrook average (68.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 27.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Saunderton Close (WA11 0FL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Moore Park Way, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Saunderton Close (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Blackbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanton Close | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ireland Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Avery Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dovecote Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moore Park Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Haydock Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ireland Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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