Crime Rate in Roby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roby

The total recorded crimes in Roby, Knowsley, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roby crime rate of 2.63 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 Roby, encompassing approximately 16,707 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
Roby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roby Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Roby?

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

  • Relative to Knowsley:

    • In 2024, Roby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Knowsley average, with 646 crimes compared to 1073.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Roby recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Roby had fewer crimes than the Knowsley average, with 675 crimes compared to 1,093. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Roby recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Knowsley, Roby has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Roby Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Roby has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 2.63 ranking 13th out of 14 in the Knowsley, UK

In 2024, the total Roby crimes were 646. The crime rate of Roby in 2024 was 38.67 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Knowsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roby were around 675 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.40 (year) or 3.37 (month) ranking 13 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
Prescot North131 31,750 21,357 3
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
Halewood North38 14430 14489 14
Swanside28 15387 15358 15

Roby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202524
January 202515
December 202410
November 202422
October 202412
September 202412
August 202420
July 202425
June 202424
May 202427
April 202416

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
November 20242
October 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 202513
December 202411
November 202414
October 202428
September 20243
August 202411
July 202413
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
November 202414
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Roby in March 2025

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

1. Roby Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
4. Huyton Hall Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rupert Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Poplar Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Warbrook Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Atwood Grove (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Waterside Park (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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