Crime Rate in Stockbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stockbridge

The total recorded crimes in Stockbridge, Knowsley, UK in May 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockbridge crime rate of 3.73 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 Stockbridge, encompassing approximately 22,778 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Stockbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashton Way with total crimes: 6
  • Lathom Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Stockbridge?

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

  • Relative to Knowsley:

    • In 2024, Stockbridge reported a higher crime volume than the Knowsley average, with 1,294 crimes compared to 1,073. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stockbridge witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

    • In 2023, Stockbridge had fewer crimes than the Knowsley average, with 1,086 crimes compared to 1,093. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stockbridge recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stockbridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stockbridge has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 3.73 ranking 9th out of 14 in the Knowsley, UK

In 2024, the total Stockbridge crimes were 1,294. The crime rate of Stockbridge in 2024 was 56.81 (year) or 4.73 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Knowsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stockbridge were around 1,086 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.68 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Knowsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stockbridge)CrimesRank (Stockbridge)CrimesRank (Stockbridge)
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
Cherryfield85 81,216 51,320 5
St Michaels97 51,021 91,164 7
St Gabriels78 101,180 71,172 6
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

Stockbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 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 (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 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 Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 20244
September 202411
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 202417
September 202414
August 202410
July 20248
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 613 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202548
March 202549
February 202541
January 202529
December 202441
November 202424
October 202446
September 202442
August 202436
July 202451
June 2024114
May 202453

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 202512
February 20259
January 20254
December 202413
November 20248
October 202422
September 202413
August 20249
July 202413
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 202511
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 202411
October 20247
September 202410
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Stockbridge in May 2025

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

1. Ashton Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Lathom Close (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Waterpark Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Whitehorn Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Marton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Radway Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Little Moss Hey (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pool Hey (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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