Crime Rate in Knowsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knowsley

The total recorded crimes in Knowsley, UK in February 2026 are around 1,079 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knowsley crime rate of 6.98 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (453) incidents (-8.30% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (127) incidents (11.40% increase)
  • Public order: (101) incidents (-9.01% decrease)
Knowsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Lane with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area 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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Knowsley has recorded 1,079 crimes with crime rate of 6.98 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)
Sefton1,774 527,528 526,412 5
St. Helens1,238 319,895 320,908 3
Wirral3,069 242,751 243,583 2
Liverpool6,288 192,378 187,652 1

Knowsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 453 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 127 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (494 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (114 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 454 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 154 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (499 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (166 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (540 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (230 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (488 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (130 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (556 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (159 incidents).

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 Public order 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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 367 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202634
December 202522
November 202529
October 202529
September 202537
August 202533
July 202534
June 202522
May 202518
April 202529
March 202521
February 202529

A total of 175 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202613
December 202513
November 202515
October 202514
September 20258
August 202511
July 202517
June 202513
May 202515
April 202522
March 20258
February 202517

A total of 403 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202639
December 202527
November 202543
October 202527
September 202536
August 202522
July 202538
June 202526
May 202530
April 202526
March 202532
February 202528

A total of 1582 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 121.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202692
January 2026101
December 2025109
November 2025140
October 2025152
September 2025122
August 2025131
July 2025145
June 2025132
May 2025133
April 2025124
March 2025114
February 202587

A total of 107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202610
December 202514
November 20258
October 202512
September 20252
August 20258
July 202510
June 20256
May 202511
April 20257
March 20255
February 202510

A total of 756 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.15 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202692
January 202647
December 202548
November 202548
October 202558
September 202574
August 202577
July 202557
June 202546
May 202555
April 202542
March 202542
February 202570

A total of 1838 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 141.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026127
January 2026114
December 2025111
November 2025115
October 2025230
September 2025130
August 2025159
July 2025149
June 2025139
May 2025131
April 2025149
March 2025134
February 2025150

A total of 6622 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 509.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 560 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026453
January 2026494
December 2025454
November 2025499
October 2025540
September 2025488
August 2025556
July 2025560
June 2025525
May 2025535
April 2025523
March 2025536
February 2025459

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255

A total of 1602 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 123.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026101
January 2026111
December 202589
November 2025113
October 2025133
September 2025109
August 2025153
July 2025171
June 2025116
May 2025133
April 2025102
March 2025157
February 2025114

A total of 792 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202656
December 202575
November 202562
October 202556
September 202573
August 202560
July 202569
June 202564
May 202564
April 202552
March 202558
February 202563

A total of 1476 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 113.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202679
January 202685
December 2025154
November 2025166
October 2025111
September 202591
August 2025102
July 202594
June 2025134
May 2025124
April 2025103
March 2025112
February 2025121

A total of 321 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202622
December 202522
November 202532
October 202530
September 202518
August 202531
July 202527
June 202518
May 202525
April 202531
March 202521
February 202525

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20256
November 20258
October 20257
September 20253
August 20255
July 202510
June 202513
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253

High Crime Locations Knowsley in February 2026

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

1. Hall Lane (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting21
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Other theft2
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
4. North Parade (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Other theft5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Public order2

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