Crime Rate in Northwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwood

The total recorded crimes in Northwood, Knowsley, UK in July 2025 are around 222 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwood crime rate of 3.89 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (61.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-14.71% decrease)
Northwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Quarry Green with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Northwood has recorded 222 crimes with crime rate of 1.54 ranking 1th out of 14 in the Knowsley, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)
Halewood South116 41,165 81,490 2
Prescot North157 21,750 21,357 3
Page Moss117 31,324 31,323 4
Stockbridge106 51,294 41,086 9
Cherryfield87 81,216 51,320 5
St Gabriels99 71,180 71,172 6
Prescot South102 61,195 61,157 8
St Michaels79 91,021 91,164 7
Whitefield76 10833 10937 10
Shevington50 13667 12857 11
Whiston and Cronton59 11819 11748 12
Roby58 12646 13675 13
Halewood North27 15430 14489 14
Swanside28 14387 15358 15

Northwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 692 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202579
June 202549
May 202570
April 202566
March 202565
February 202550
January 202550
December 202455
November 202459
October 202469
September 202443
August 202437

A total of 224 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202522
May 202516
April 202529
March 202524
February 202513
January 202518
December 20246
November 202421
October 202420
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202512
April 20257
March 20256
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 202415
September 202420
August 20246

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202514
May 202517
April 202520
March 202519
February 202510
January 20257
December 202414
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 202420

A total of 230 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202527
May 202521
April 202517
March 202521
February 202527
January 202517
December 20249
November 202414
October 202433
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 336 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202534
May 202520
April 202541
March 202535
February 202528
January 202522
December 202416
November 202431
October 202444
September 202419
August 202417

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 202519
April 202514
March 20258
February 202522
January 202517
December 202416
November 202425
October 202415
September 202426
August 202418

High Crime Locations Northwood in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Quarry Green (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. Irlam Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Brackenhurst Green (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
7. Simonswood Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Mintor Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
10. Roman Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime1

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