Total Crime Rate
10.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Buckthorn Gardens area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eccleston , and the 34th lowest 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 Buckthorn Gardens (WA9 5UG) in the last 12 months was 10.2 per 1,000 residents and was 74.6% lower than the Eccleston average (40.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Buckthorn Gardens (WA9 5UG), the main crime hotspot is near Forrester Avenue. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eccleston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Aynsley Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Aspen Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aspen Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Forrester Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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