Crime Rate in Halewood South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halewood South

The total recorded crimes in Halewood South, Knowsley, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halewood South crime rate of 4.58 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 South, encompassing approximately 25,520 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (53.12% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Halewood South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Higher Road with total crimes: 6
  • Lower Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Halewood South?

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

  • Relative to Knowsley:

    • In 2024, Halewood South reported a higher crime volume than the Knowsley average, with 1,165 crimes compared to 1,073. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Halewood South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Knowsley average, with 1,490 crimes compared to 1,093. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Halewood South witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Knowsley, Halewood South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Halewood South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Halewood South has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 4.58 ranking 3th out of 14 in the Knowsley, UK

In 2024, the total Halewood South crimes were 1,165. The crime rate of Halewood South in 2024 was 45.65 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Knowsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Halewood South were around 1,490 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.38 (year) or 4.87 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Knowsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Halewood South)CrimesRank (Halewood South)CrimesRank (Halewood South)
Northwood190 12,163 12,260 1
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
Halewood North29 14430 14489 14
Swanside27 15387 15358 15

Halewood South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 20255
February 202512
January 202512
December 20249
November 20248
October 202428
September 202430
August 202417
July 202412
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202532
March 202554
February 202533
January 202534
December 202439
November 202438
October 202430
September 202433
August 202441
July 202435
June 202452
May 202432

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20258
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 202413
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202512
March 202513
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202413
September 202415
August 202410
July 20249
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 202514
February 20256
January 202510
December 202413
November 202416
October 20248
September 202412
August 202414
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20248
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 202510
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 202412
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Halewood South in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Higher Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Lower Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Baileys Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Stourvale Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hollies Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Weston Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Willaston Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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