Crime Rate in St Michaels: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Michaels

The total recorded crimes in St Michaels, Knowsley, UK in July 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Michaels crime rate of 1.91 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 Michaels, encompassing approximately 41,384 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
St Michaels Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alt Bridge Road with total crimes: 9
  • Warwick Close with total crimes: 7
  • Pennard Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Michaels?

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

  • Relative to Knowsley:

    • In 2024, St Michaels demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Knowsley average, with 1021 crimes compared to 1073.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Michaels recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

    • In 2023, St Michaels experienced a greater number of crimes than the Knowsley average, with 1,164 crimes compared to 1,093. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Michaels witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Michaels Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Michaels has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 1.62 ranking 9th out of 14 in the Knowsley, UK

In 2024, the total St Michaels crimes were 1,021. The crime rate of St Michaels in 2024 was 24.67 (year) or 2.06 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Knowsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Michaels were around 1,164 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.13 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Knowsley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Michaels)CrimesRank (St Michaels)CrimesRank (St Michaels)
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
Prescot South102 61,195 61,157 8
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 Michaels 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 Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 444 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202538
May 202545
April 202529
March 202536
February 202526
January 202538
December 202430
November 202439
October 202448
September 202425
August 202446

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202513
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202514
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20257
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 202411
October 202418
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202511
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 202415
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Michaels in July 2025

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

1. Alt Bridge Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
2. Warwick Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
3. Pennard Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Highfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Wallace Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Wavell Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. North Atlantic Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Malta Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Homestead Close (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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