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Burglary Rates in St Helens

Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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St Helens recorded 109 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 106% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

109

6.95 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,715

173.0 per 1,000 residents

106% above the UK average21% above the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average

How does St Helens rank?

Within Barnsley

8 of 21 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

94th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

8
11
8
5
4
11
9
24
11
4
9
5
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
961
35%
Other Crime
797
29%
Shoplifting
337
12%
Anti-social Behaviour
329
12%
Burglary
109
4%
Vehicle Crime
106
4%
Drug Offences
53
2%
Robbery
20
1%
Theft from Person
3
0%

Property mix in St Helens

Source: Census 2021 · 6,803 households

Detached 11%Semi-detached 68%Terraced 14%Flats 7%

The most common property type in St Helens is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for St Helens homeowners

Most homes in St Helens are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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