Police presence on Larch Close in Billinge
16:16 20/06/2026Update at 5.30pm: EOD have assessed the device and it is no further threat to the public. The scene has now been stood down.
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Update at 5.30pm: EOD have assessed the device and it is no further threat to the public. The scene has now been stood down.
We are appealing for information following arson at a business site in St Helens yesterday, Tuesday 26 May.
A man has been arrested after a warrant was executed at a house in St Helens where suspected crack cocaine, cannabis and a significant amount of money was seized.
A prolific thief has been jailed after targeting vulnerable and elderly people in St Helens.
A man has been jailed for raping a woman in St Helens.
Reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour within the village at peak times over the summer
Issued 27 June 2025
Officers have provided a visible presence to the area, developed their knowledge of the issue and identified a number of young people causing issues in the area. They have issued warning letters to cease and desist from ASB and where repeat incidents have occurred conducted joint visits with housing partners. Officers have also attend local schools to deliver inputs re: respecting the area and others.
Actioned 09 September 2025
Rainhill , reduce ASB within the village, Rainhill Clinic, and junction of Warrington and Rainhill Road.
Issued 15 September 2025
Local Policing officers have been working hard to identify youths responsible for ASB in the area. Working with Safer Schools officers, internal and external partners they identified 17 youths who were visited at home and issued ASB warning letters in the presence of their parents. Funding was sort for Rainhill Reach outreach and the council safer communities team to provide a visible presence to engage with young people and deter them from this behaviour. Rainhill reach opened a local youth club to provide a safe place for youths to go in the evening and 1 x youth was issued a banning notice from a local shop. A section 34 dispersal order was also issued for one weekend. This action has resulted in a significant drop in calls. Officers continue to work with partners and provide a visible presence.
Actioned 24 November 2025
Anti-social behaviour and theft shop in the Warrington Road area
Issued 09 December 2025
Officers have been working with partners to combat ASB in the area. They have looked at ways of designing out crime with council partners and looking at gated areas for parks and ensured housing providers are fixing doors to premises promptly to prevent youths congregating in communal areas.
They have worked with local businesses to identify offenders committing crime and issued banning orders to youths in the presence of their parents.
Actioned 06 February 2026
Anti-social behaviour of youths congregating near to the Co-Op store, Cookhouse Public House and Lucas Court are a priority for this area
Issued 05 March 2026
Officers have been working closely with partner agencies to provide outreach support in the area, engaging with young people and addressing the causes of the behaviour. The local youth club continues to be a positive influence, with good attendance and constructive engagement from those taking part.
The team will maintain a visible presence and continue partnership work to reduce incidents and support the community.
Actioned 08 May 2026
Anti-social behaviour of youths congregating near to the Co-Op store, Cookhouse Public House and Dane Court remain a priority for this area
Issued 08 June 2026