Crime Rate in Prescot South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prescot South

The total recorded crimes in Prescot South, Knowsley, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prescot South crime rate of 2.52 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 South, encompassing approximately 40,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (25.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
Prescot South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Dennett Road with total crimes: 8
  • Shaw Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Prescot South?

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

  • Relative to Knowsley:

    • In 2024, Prescot South reported a higher crime volume than the Knowsley average, with 1,195 crimes compared to 1,073. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Prescot South witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

    • In 2023, Prescot South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Knowsley average, with 1,157 crimes compared to 1,093. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Prescot South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Prescot South has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 2.52 ranking 6th out of 14 in the Knowsley, UK

In 2024, the total Prescot South crimes were 1,195. The crime rate of Prescot South in 2024 was 29.55 (year) or 2.46 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Knowsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Prescot South were around 1,157 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.61 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Knowsley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prescot South)CrimesRank (Prescot South)CrimesRank (Prescot South)
Northwood222 12,163 12,260 1
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
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 South 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 44 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 202423
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 480 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202535
May 202535
April 202546
March 202533
February 202544
January 202537
December 202437
November 202435
October 202445
September 202449
August 202440

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 20257
April 20252
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 202418
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20257
April 202513
March 20256
February 20259
January 20252
December 20249
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202514
May 202510
April 20255
March 202516
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 202412
October 202411
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Prescot South in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Dennett Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Shaw Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Molyneux Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Youatt Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Saunders Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hall Lane (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Cherry Tree Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pine Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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