Total Crime Rate
39.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Birchley Avenue area has the 19th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Billinge & Seneley Green , and the 194th 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 Birchley Avenue (WN5 7QW) in the last 12 months was 39.2 per 1,000 residents and was 1.0% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Birchley Avenue (WN5 7QW), the main crime hotspot is near St Mary'S Avenue. Police recorded 7 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Douglas Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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