Crime Rate in Halewood North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halewood North

The total recorded crimes in Halewood North, Knowsley, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halewood North crime rate of 1.58 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 Halewood North, encompassing approximately 18,319 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Halewood North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pembrey Way with total crimes: 3
  • Markfield Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Escort Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Halewood North?

To understand the safety of Halewood North, we need to analyze Halewood North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Knowsley:

    • In 2024, Halewood North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Knowsley average, with 430 crimes compared to 1073.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Halewood North recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

    • In 2023, Halewood North had fewer crimes than the Knowsley average, with 489 crimes compared to 1,093. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Halewood North recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Knowsley, Halewood North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Halewood North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Halewood North has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 1.58 ranking 14th out of 14 in the Knowsley, UK

In 2024, the total Halewood North crimes were 430. The crime rate of Halewood North in 2024 was 23.47 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Knowsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Halewood North were around 489 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.69 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Knowsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Halewood North)CrimesRank (Halewood North)CrimesRank (Halewood North)
Northwood190 12,163 12,260 1
Halewood South117 31,165 81,490 2
Prescot North132 21,750 21,357 3
Page Moss102 41,324 31,323 4
Stockbridge85 91,294 41,086 9
Cherryfield85 81,216 51,320 5
St Michaels97 51,021 91,164 7
St Gabriels78 101,180 71,172 6
Prescot South85 71,195 61,157 8
Whitefield95 6833 10937 10
Shevington56 12667 12857 11
Whiston and Cronton62 11819 11748 12
Roby42 13646 13675 13
Swanside27 15387 15358 15

Halewood North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202524
March 202516
February 202510
January 202511
December 202417
November 202418
October 202412
September 202411
August 202411
July 202419
June 202426
May 202421

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Halewood North in May 2025

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

1. Pembrey Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Markfield Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Escort Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Westbury Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Meadow Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodbine Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Veryan Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Chevasse Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Roxborough Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Blay Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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