Total Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Shirebrook Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bold & Lea Green , and the 87th lowest crime rate of 602 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 Shirebrook Close (WA9 5XE) in the last 12 months was 18.9 per 1,000 residents and was 85.3% lower than the Bold & Lea Green average (128.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 7 cases , up 133.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shirebrook Close (WA9 5XE), the main crime hotspot is near Beamish Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In St Helens| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Washington Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Manton Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Manton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Prestwick Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Beamish Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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