Total Crime Rate
23.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Goyt Hey Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Billinge & Seneley Green , and the 109th 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 Goyt Hey Avenue (WN5 7NR) in the last 12 months was 23.0 per 1,000 residents and was 41.8% lower than the Billinge & Seneley Green average (39.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -44.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Goyt Hey Avenue (WN5 7NR), the main crime hotspot is near Garswood Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Billinge & Seneley Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Conway Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | London Fields | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | School Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barton Clough | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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