Crime Rate in Knowsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knowsley

The total recorded crimes in Knowsley, UK in July 2025 are around 1,383 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knowsley crime rate of 8.95 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Knowsley, encompassing approximately 154,518 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (560) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (171) incidents (47.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (149) incidents (7.19% increase)
Knowsley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Driffield Road with total crimes: 13

Knowsley Police Info:

Merseyside Police

How safe is Knowsley?

To understand the safety of Knowsley, we need to analyze Knowsley crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Knowsley has recorded 16,090 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 104.13 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 123 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 16,393 crimes with a crime rate of 106.09, ranking it 106 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Merseyside:

    • In 2024, Knowsley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merseyside average, with 16090 crimes compared to 39728.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Knowsley witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Knowsley had fewer crimes than the Merseyside average, with 16,393 crimes compared to 38,990. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Knowsley witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Knowsley is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Merseyside, Knowsley has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Knowsley Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Northwood (222 crimes), and the safest, Halewood North (27 crimes), is 195 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Knowsley.

Similarly, the area of Prescot (164 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Halewood North (23 crimes), with a difference of 141 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Knowsley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Northwood222
Prescot North157
Page Moss117
Halewood South116
Stockbridge106

Safest Wards:

Whiston and Cronton59
Roby58
Shevington50
Swanside28
Halewood North27

Most Dangerous Areas:

Prescot164
Kirkby South East156
Knowsley Village & Southdene101
Huyton East88
Page Moss & Fincham84

Safest Areas:

Kirkby North West38
Mosscroft & Bakers Green35
Court Hey & Swanside32
Halewood Central24
Halewood North23

Knowsley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Knowsley has recorded 1,383 crimes with crime rate of 8.95 ranking 10467th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Merseyside.

In 2024, the total Knowsley crimes were 16,090. The crime rate of Knowsley in 2024 was 104.13 (year) or 8.68 (month) ranking it 123 danzarous in the UK. Knowsley ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Merseyside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knowsley were around 16,393 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.09 (year) or 8.84 (month) ranking 106 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Merseyside, Knowsley ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Knowsley

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)
Sefton2,204 527,528 526,412 5
St. Helens1,547 319,895 320,908 3
Wirral3,766 242,751 243,583 2
Liverpool7,293 192,378 187,652 1

Knowsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 560 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 171 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (525 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (139 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (535 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (133 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (523 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (149 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (536 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (157 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 459 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 150 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (468 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (129 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 459 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 109 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (495 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (186 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (534 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (272 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (457 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (142 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (479 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (149 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1541 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025145
June 2025132
May 2025133
April 2025124
March 2025114
February 202587
January 202593
December 202498
November 2024145
October 2024220
September 2024126
August 2024124

A total of 147 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202515
April 202522
March 20258
February 202517
January 202510
December 20245
November 202411
October 20246
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 754 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202564
May 202564
April 202552
March 202558
February 202563
January 202563
December 202477
November 202462
October 202470
September 202468
August 202444

A total of 1304 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202594
June 2025134
May 2025124
April 2025103
March 2025112
February 2025121
January 202581
December 202489
November 202492
October 2024160
September 202483
August 2024111

A total of 698 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202546
May 202555
April 202542
March 202542
February 202570
January 202557
December 202463
November 202483
October 202454
September 202463
August 202466

A total of 328 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202518
May 202525
April 202531
March 202521
February 202525
January 202525
December 202421
November 202428
October 202436
September 202430
August 202441

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 381 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202526
May 202530
April 202526
March 202532
February 202528
January 202534
December 202433
November 202438
October 202434
September 202427
August 202435

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
August 20244

A total of 6030 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 502.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 560 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025560
June 2025525
May 2025535
April 2025523
March 2025536
February 2025459
January 2025468
December 2024459
November 2024495
October 2024534
September 2024457
August 2024479

A total of 363 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202522
May 202518
April 202529
March 202521
February 202529
January 202537
December 202427
November 202437
October 202442
September 202431
August 202436

A total of 1493 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025171
June 2025116
May 2025133
April 2025102
March 2025157
February 2025114
January 202582
December 2024103
November 2024135
October 2024127
September 2024104
August 2024149

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 202511
April 20257
March 20255
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 1838 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025149
June 2025139
May 2025131
April 2025149
March 2025134
February 2025150
January 2025129
December 2024109
November 2024186
October 2024272
September 2024142
August 2024148

High Crime Locations Knowsley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Knowsley postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting1
Burglary1
3. Driffield Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Other theft2
5. Filton Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
6. Atherton Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Other crime1

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