Crime Rate in Knowsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knowsley

The total recorded crimes in Knowsley, UK in May 2025 are around 1,282 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knowsley crime rate of 8.30 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (535) incidents (2.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (133) incidents (7.26% increase)
  • Public order: (133) incidents (30.39% increase)
Knowsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Grosvenor Road with total crimes: 15

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 (190 crimes), and the safest, Swanside (27 crimes), is 163 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Knowsley.

Similarly, the area of Prescot (134 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Halewood Central (20 crimes), with a difference of 114 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Knowsley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Northwood190
Prescot North132
Halewood South117
Page Moss102
St Michaels97

Safest Wards:

Whiston and Cronton62
Shevington56
Roby42
Halewood North29
Swanside27

Most Dangerous Areas:

Prescot134
Kirkby South East134
Kirkby South West & Field Lane111
Longview & Knowsley Park83
Knowsley Village & Southdene82

Safest Areas:

Court Hey & Swanside34
Huyton West & Roby33
Mosscroft & Bakers Green31
Halewood North26
Halewood Central20

Knowsley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Knowsley has recorded 1,282 crimes with crime rate of 8.30 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)
Sefton2,294 527,528 526,412 5
St. Helens1,591 319,895 320,908 3
Wirral3,573 242,751 243,583 2
Liverpool7,655 192,378 187,652 1

Knowsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202522
March 20258
February 202517
January 202510
December 20245
November 202411
October 20246
September 20249
August 202414
July 202415

A total of 1711 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 155.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025131
April 2025149
March 2025134
February 2025150
January 2025129
December 2024109
November 2024186
October 2024272
September 2024142
August 2024148
July 2024161

A total of 1379 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 125.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025133
April 2025124
March 2025114
February 202587
January 202593
December 202498
November 2024145
October 2024220
September 2024126
August 2024124
July 2024115

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 1334 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 121.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025133
April 2025102
March 2025157
February 2025114
January 202582
December 2024103
November 2024135
October 2024127
September 2024104
August 2024149
July 2024128

A total of 337 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202529
March 202521
February 202529
January 202537
December 202427
November 202437
October 202442
September 202431
August 202436
July 202430

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 318 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202531
March 202521
February 202525
January 202525
December 202421
November 202428
October 202436
September 202430
August 202441
July 202435

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 357 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202526
March 202532
February 202528
January 202534
December 202433
November 202438
October 202434
September 202427
August 202435
July 202440

A total of 671 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202542
March 202542
February 202570
January 202557
December 202463
November 202483
October 202454
September 202463
August 202466
July 202476

A total of 684 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202552
March 202558
February 202563
January 202563
December 202477
November 202462
October 202470
September 202468
August 202444
July 202463

A total of 5454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 495.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 536 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025535
April 2025523
March 2025536
February 2025459
January 2025468
December 2024459
November 2024495
October 2024534
September 2024457
August 2024479
July 2024509

A total of 1213 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 110.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025124
April 2025103
March 2025112
February 2025121
January 202581
December 202489
November 202492
October 2024160
September 202483
August 2024111
July 2024137

High Crime Locations Knowsley in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Other theft6
3. Grosvenor Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson4
4. Alt Bridge Road (Map)
Total10
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Public order5
Shoplifting4

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