Crime Rate in Prescot South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prescot South

The total recorded crimes in Prescot South, Knowsley, UK in May 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prescot South crime rate of 2.10 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-23.91% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
Prescot South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Coronation Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Gregson Road with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Prescot South has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 2.10 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prescot South)CrimesRank (Prescot South)CrimesRank (Prescot South)
Northwood190 12,163 12,260 1
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
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

Prescot South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 20256
February 20259
January 20252
December 20249
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 20244
May 202412

A total of 561 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202546
March 202533
February 202544
January 202537
December 202437
November 202435
October 202445
September 202449
August 202440
July 202437
June 202490
May 202433

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 202418
September 202410
August 202410
July 202412
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202516
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 202412
October 202411
September 20246
August 202413
July 20248
June 202446
May 202415

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 202423
September 202414
August 202413
July 202414
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Prescot South in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Coronation Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Gregson Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Johnson Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Cedar Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
6. Brook Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shaw Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Dales Row (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dennett Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Public order1

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