Total Crime Rate
25.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Road area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Rainford , and the 124th 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 Church Road (WA11 8HA) in the last 12 months was 25.6 per 1,000 residents and was 45.5% lower than the Rainford average (46.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Road (WA11 8HA), the main crime hotspot is near Southern'S Lane. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 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 | Southern'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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