Ward · KnowsleyUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Whiston and Cronton
Street-level crime hotspots for Whiston and Cronton ward in Knowsley.
Crime Rate
46.5
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#3
of 15 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+27.9%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
5 On or near Hostock Close
Shoplifting: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Other theft: 1
2
5 On or near Kingsnorth
Drugs: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Public order: 1
3
4 On or near Meadway
Anti-social behaviour: 2 Drugs: 1 Possession of weapons: 1
4
3 On or near Simons Close
Drugs: 1 Other theft: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
2 On or near Cronton Avenue
Possession of weapons: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →