Crime Rate in Whiston and Cronton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whiston and Cronton

The total recorded crimes in Whiston and Cronton, Knowsley, UK in March 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whiston and Cronton crime rate of 3.97 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 Whiston and Cronton, encompassing approximately 14,600 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Whiston and Cronton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadway with total crimes: 5
  • Haslemere with total crimes: 5
  • Hostock Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Whiston and Cronton?

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

  • Relative to Knowsley:

    • In 2024, Whiston and Cronton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Knowsley average, with 819 crimes compared to 1073.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whiston and Cronton recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Whiston and Cronton had fewer crimes than the Knowsley average, with 748 crimes compared to 1,093. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whiston and Cronton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whiston and Cronton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Whiston and Cronton has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 11th out of 14 in the Knowsley, UK

In 2024, the total Whiston and Cronton crimes were 819. The crime rate of Whiston and Cronton in 2024 was 56.10 (year) or 4.67 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Knowsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whiston and Cronton were around 748 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.23 (year) or 4.27 (month) ranking 12 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
Roby44 13646 13675 13
Halewood North38 14430 14489 14
Swanside28 15387 15358 15

Whiston and Cronton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order 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 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 202426
September 202410
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 20243
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 202411
October 202412
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 202432
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202534
January 202519
December 202425
November 202440
October 202422
September 202414
August 202419
July 202432
June 202450
May 202429
April 202422

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

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

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Whiston and Cronton in March 2025

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

1. Meadway (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Haslemere (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Hostock Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Hulton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. South Front (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Abbeywood Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Dursley (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Exeley (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ropers Bridge Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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