Crime Rate in St Gabriels: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Gabriels

The total recorded crimes in St Gabriels, Knowsley, UK in July 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Gabriels crime rate of 4.88 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 St Gabriels, encompassing approximately 20,291 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
St Gabriels Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Scott Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is St Gabriels?

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

  • Relative to Knowsley:

    • In 2024, St Gabriels reported a higher crime volume than the Knowsley average, with 1,180 crimes compared to 1,073. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Gabriels witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

    • In 2023, St Gabriels experienced a greater number of crimes than the Knowsley average, with 1,172 crimes compared to 1,093. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Gabriels witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Gabriels Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Gabriels has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 4.88 ranking 7th out of 14 in the Knowsley, UK

In 2024, the total St Gabriels crimes were 1,180. The crime rate of St Gabriels in 2024 was 58.15 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Knowsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Gabriels were around 1,172 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.76 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Knowsley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Gabriels)CrimesRank (St Gabriels)CrimesRank (St Gabriels)
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
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

St Gabriels 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 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 202411
October 202414
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20257
May 202510
April 202512
March 20256
February 202516
January 20255
December 20246
November 202411
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202540
May 202529
April 202527
March 202532
February 202529
January 202531
December 202428
November 202431
October 202435
September 202442
August 202437

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20259
April 202512
March 20254
February 202512
January 20259
December 20248
November 202411
October 202418
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202511
April 20259
March 20253
February 20259
January 20259
December 202412
November 202411
October 202420
September 202415
August 202410

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 6 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
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Gabriels in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Scott Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
4. Centre Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Kipling Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Sandiway (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Seel Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
10. Marshfield Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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