Crime Rate in St Gabriels: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Gabriels

The total recorded crimes in St Gabriels, Knowsley, UK in May 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Gabriels crime rate of 3.84 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
St Gabriels Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mark'S Road with total crimes: 6
  • St John'S Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lauren Close with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the St Gabriels has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 3.84 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Gabriels)CrimesRank (St Gabriels)CrimesRank (St Gabriels)
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
Prescot South85 71,195 61,157 8
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

St Gabriels Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 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 (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20253
February 20259
January 20259
December 202412
November 202411
October 202420
September 202415
August 202410
July 20246
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20254
February 202512
January 20259
December 20248
November 202411
October 202418
September 202412
August 20248
July 202413
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20256
February 202516
January 20255
December 20246
November 202411
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202527
March 202532
February 202529
January 202531
December 202428
November 202431
October 202435
September 202442
August 202437
July 202421
June 202460
May 202428

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 202411
October 202414
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations St Gabriels in May 2025

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

1. St Mark'S Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. St John'S Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Lauren Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
5. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bedford Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Longview Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hawke Green (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ox Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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