Crime Rate in Northwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwood

The total recorded crimes in Northwood, Knowsley, UK in February 2026 are around 155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwood crime rate of 2.71 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 Northwood, encompassing approximately 57,139 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-27.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
Northwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Parade with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

How safe is Northwood?

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

  • Relative to Knowsley:

    • In 2024, Northwood reported a higher crime volume than the Knowsley average, with 2,163 crimes compared to 1,073. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Northwood witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

    • In 2023, Northwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Knowsley average, with 2,260 crimes compared to 1,093. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Northwood witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northwood Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Northwood crimes were 2,163. The crime rate of Northwood in 2024 was 37.85 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Knowsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northwood were around 2,260 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.55 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Knowsley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)
Halewood SouthNA NA1,165 81,490 2
Prescot NorthNA NA1,750 21,357 3
Page MossNA NA1,324 31,323 4
StockbridgeNA NA1,294 41,086 9
CherryfieldNA NA1,216 51,320 5
St GabrielsNA NA1,180 71,172 6
Prescot SouthNA NA1,195 61,157 8
St MichaelsNA NA1,021 91,164 7
WhitefieldNA NA833 10937 10
ShevingtonNA NA667 12857 11
Whiston and CrontonNA NA819 11748 12
RobyNA NA646 13675 13
Halewood NorthNA NA430 14489 14
SwansideNA NA387 15358 15

Northwood 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202617
December 202523
November 202513
October 202538
September 202512
August 202534
July 202529
June 202534
May 202520
April 202541
March 202535
February 202528

A total of 262 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202615
December 202512
November 202521
October 202515
September 202521
August 202525
July 202532
June 202522
May 202516
April 202529
March 202524
February 202513

A total of 221 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202611
December 202514
November 202511
October 202518
September 202511
August 202531
July 202526
June 202514
May 202517
April 202520
March 202519
February 202510

A total of 799 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202643
January 202659
December 202561
November 202554
October 202565
September 202561
August 202577
July 202579
June 202549
May 202570
April 202566
March 202565
February 202550

A total of 226 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202610
December 202516
November 202518
October 202520
September 202512
August 202512
July 202513
June 202527
May 202521
April 202517
March 202521
February 202527

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
November 20259
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 20269
December 202512
November 20253
October 20256
September 202513
August 202512
July 20258
June 202513
May 202519
April 202514
March 20258
February 202522

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202614
December 202514
November 202511
October 20257
September 202513
August 202513
July 202515
June 202516
May 202512
April 20257
March 20256
February 202511

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
October 20252
September 20251
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
March 20252

High Crime Locations Northwood in February 2026

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

1. North Parade (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Other theft5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Irlam Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Public order1
5. Cherryfield Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Birbeck Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Brackenhurst Green (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Freckleton Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Rowlings Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Spinney View (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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