Total Crime Rate
47.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
25.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Rowan Close area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Blackbrook , and the 244th lowest crime rate of 602 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 Rowan Close (WA11 0JS) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 33.8% lower than the Blackbrook average (71.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 25.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rowan Close (WA11 0JS), the main crime hotspot is near West End Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Tree Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | West End Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | West End Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | West End Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | West End Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Lilac Grove | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Fosters Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Roberts Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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