Crime Rate in Knowsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knowsley

The total recorded crimes in Knowsley, UK in March 2025 are around 1,250 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knowsley crime rate of 8.09 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (536) incidents (16.78% increase)
  • Public order: (157) incidents (37.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (134) incidents (-10.67% decrease)
Knowsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Webster Drive with total crimes: 8

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 (191 crimes), and the safest, Swanside (28 crimes), is 163 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Knowsley.

Similarly, the area of Kirkby South East (153 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Mosscroft & Bakers Green (24 crimes), with a difference of 129 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Knowsley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Northwood191
Page Moss139
Prescot North131
Halewood South109
Stockbridge95

Safest Wards:

Whiston and Cronton58
Shevington53
Roby44
Halewood North38
Swanside28

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kirkby South East153
Prescot131
Page Moss & Fincham91
Kirkby South West & Field Lane85
Knowsley Village & Southdene71

Safest Areas:

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East41
Halewood North30
Halewood Central27
Court Hey & Swanside25
Mosscroft & Bakers Green24

Knowsley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Knowsley has recorded 1,250 crimes with crime rate of 8.09 ranking 9139th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)
Sefton2,163 527,528 526,412 5
St. Helens1,602 319,895 320,908 3
Wirral3,279 242,751 243,583 2
Liverpool7,458 192,378 187,652 1

Knowsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 509 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 161 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1000 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (280 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 300 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202525
January 202525
December 202421
November 202428
October 202436
September 202430
August 202441
July 202435
June 202438

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 202414

A total of 692 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202563
January 202563
December 202477
November 202462
October 202470
September 202468
August 202444
July 202463
June 2024124

A total of 1232 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 123.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025112
February 2025121
January 202581
December 202489
November 202492
October 2024160
September 202483
August 2024111
July 2024137
June 2024246

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 1349 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 134.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025157
February 2025114
January 202582
December 2024103
November 2024135
October 2024127
September 2024104
August 2024149
July 2024128
June 2024250

A total of 1711 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 171.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025134
February 2025150
January 2025129
December 2024109
November 2024186
October 2024272
September 2024142
August 2024148
July 2024161
June 2024280

A total of 1358 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 135.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025114
February 202587
January 202593
December 202498
November 2024145
October 2024220
September 2024126
August 2024124
July 2024115
June 2024236

A total of 383 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202528
January 202534
December 202433
November 202438
October 202434
September 202427
August 202435
July 202440
June 202482

A total of 119 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202517
January 202510
December 20245
November 202411
October 20246
September 20249
August 202414
July 202415
June 202424

A total of 672 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202570
January 202557
December 202463
November 202483
October 202454
September 202463
August 202466
July 202476
June 202498

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 322 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202529
January 202537
December 202427
November 202437
October 202442
September 202431
August 202436
July 202430
June 202432

A total of 5396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 539.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1000 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025536
February 2025459
January 2025468
December 2024459
November 2024495
October 2024534
September 2024457
August 2024479
July 2024509
June 20241000

High Crime Locations Knowsley in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order6
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Public order8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Webster Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Cherryfield Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Other crime1
5. Elstead Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
6. Hollow Croft (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1

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