Crime Rate in Prescot North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prescot North

The total recorded crimes in Prescot North, Knowsley, UK in July 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prescot North crime rate of 6.26 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
Prescot North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Driffield Road with total crimes: 14
  • Atherton Street with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

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 areas in the Knowsley.

    • 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 areas in the Knowsley.

  • 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 July 2025 the Prescot North has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 6.26 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prescot North)CrimesRank (Prescot North)CrimesRank (Prescot North)
Northwood222 12,163 12,260 1
Halewood South116 41,165 81,490 2
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

Prescot North 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 66 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 563 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202539
May 202546
April 202537
March 202542
February 202543
January 202560
December 202454
November 202435
October 202444
September 202444
August 202453

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20253
May 20258
April 202513
March 202515
February 202523
January 202515
December 202413
November 202412
October 202414
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 188 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202519
April 202511
March 202516
February 202511
January 202515
December 202422
November 202429
October 202410
September 202411
August 202421

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202515
April 202513
March 20258
February 202513
January 20258
December 202411
November 202417
October 202417
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 153 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202512
April 202511
March 202521
February 202510
January 20257
December 202417
November 20247
October 202421
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202512
May 202512
April 202516
March 202513
February 202517
January 202512
December 202413
November 202411
October 202415
September 202411
August 202423

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 202412
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 33 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
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

High Crime Locations Prescot North in July 2025

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

1. Driffield Road (Map)
Total14
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Atherton Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
4. Kemble Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
5. Aspinall Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Green Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
9. Knowsley Park Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Mill Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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