Crime Rate in Prescot North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prescot North

The total recorded crimes in Prescot North, Knowsley, UK in March 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prescot North crime rate of 5.22 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 Prescot North, encompassing approximately 25,092 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-2.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
Prescot North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Atherton Street with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Prescot North?

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

  • Relative to Knowsley:

    • In 2024, Prescot North reported a higher crime volume than the Knowsley average, with 1,750 crimes compared to 1,073. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Prescot North witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Prescot North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Knowsley average, with 1,357 crimes compared to 1,093. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Prescot North witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Prescot North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Prescot North has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 5.22 ranking 3th out of 14 in the Knowsley, UK

In 2024, the total Prescot North crimes were 1,750. The crime rate of Prescot North in 2024 was 69.74 (year) or 5.81 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Knowsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Prescot North were around 1,357 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.08 (year) or 4.51 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Knowsley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knowsley)CrimesRank (Knowsley)CrimesRank (Knowsley)
Northwood191 12,163 12,260 1
Halewood South109 41,165 81,490 2
Page Moss139 21,324 31,323 4
Stockbridge95 51,294 41,086 9
Cherryfield77 81,216 51,320 5
St Gabriels70 91,180 71,172 6
Prescot South79 71,195 61,157 8
Whitefield79 6833 10937 10
St Michaels59 101,021 91,164 7
Shevington53 12667 12857 11
Whiston and Cronton58 11819 11748 12
Roby44 13646 13675 13
Halewood North38 14430 14489 14
Swanside28 15387 15358 15

Prescot North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 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 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 614 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202543
January 202560
December 202454
November 202435
October 202444
September 202444
August 202453
July 202449
June 2024100
May 202447
April 202443

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 202412
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 152 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202510
January 20257
December 202417
November 20247
October 202421
September 20248
August 202415
July 20249
June 202416
May 202417
April 20244

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202523
January 202515
December 202413
November 202412
October 202414
September 202413
August 202419
July 202419
June 202428
May 202417
April 202416

A total of 198 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202517
January 202512
December 202413
November 202411
October 202415
September 202411
August 202423
July 202419
June 202430
May 202417
April 202417

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202513
January 20258
December 202411
November 202417
October 202417
September 202411
August 202412
July 202415
June 202420
May 202416
April 20248

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 202515
December 202422
November 202429
October 202410
September 202411
August 202421
July 202420
June 202444
May 202428
April 20248

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Prescot North in March 2025

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

1. Atherton Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
4. Bridge Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Queens Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Williams Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mill Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Kemble Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Houghton Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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