Crime Rate in Northwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwood

The total recorded crimes in Northwood, Knowsley, UK in May 2025 are around 190 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwood crime rate of 3.33 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (6.06% increase)
  • Drugs: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-51.22% decrease)
Northwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Delfby Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Brackenhurst Green with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Northwood has recorded 190 crimes with crime rate of 1.89 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)CrimesRank (Northwood)
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
Halewood North29 14430 14489 14
Swanside27 15387 15358 15

Northwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (126 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 809 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202566
March 202565
February 202550
January 202550
December 202455
November 202459
October 202469
September 202443
August 202437
July 202459
June 2024126
May 202460

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202520
March 202519
February 202510
January 20257
December 202414
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 202420
July 202425
June 202432
May 202415

A total of 275 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202521
February 202527
January 202517
December 20249
November 202414
October 202433
September 202412
August 202419
July 202429
June 202448
May 20248

A total of 236 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202529
March 202524
February 202513
January 202518
December 20246
November 202421
October 202420
September 20249
August 202414
July 202415
June 202434
May 202417

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 345 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202541
March 202535
February 202528
January 202522
December 202416
November 202431
October 202444
September 202419
August 202417
July 202425
June 202438
May 20249

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20256
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 202415
September 202420
August 20246
July 20247
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 253 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 20258
February 202522
January 202517
December 202416
November 202425
October 202415
September 202426
August 202418
July 202431
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Northwood in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting10
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Delfby Crescent (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brackenhurst Green (Map)
Total8
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
4. Moorgate Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
5. North Parade (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Woodcote Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Quarry Green (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Darmond Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
10. Webber Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2

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