Total Crime Rate
62.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Paisley Avenue area has the 37th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Blackbrook , and the 294th highest 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 Paisley Avenue (WA11 9QP) in the last 12 months was 62.5 per 1,000 residents and was 8.7% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Paisley Avenue (WA11 9QP), the main crime hotspot is near New Glade Hill. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Chain Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Glade Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Orkney Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chain Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arran Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arran Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Glade Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Glade Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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