Total Crime Rate
14.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Buttermere Crescent area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Rainford , and the 57th 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 Buttermere Crescent (WA11 7LL) in the last 12 months was 14.0 per 1,000 residents and was 70.3% lower than the Rainford average (46.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Buttermere Crescent (WA11 7LL), the main crime hotspot is near Spring Field. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rainford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bushey Lane | Under investigation |
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