Crime Rates at Mereland Way, St. Helens, WA9 3AG

Mereland Way area has the 19th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Parr , and the 85th highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Mereland Way (WA9 3AG) in the last 12 months was 163.8 per 1,000 residents and was 37.8% higher than the Parr average (118.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 38 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 192.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 42 (≈ 118.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Mereland Way (WA9 3AG), the main crime hotspot is near Portland Way. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.