Crime Rate in Whitefield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitefield

The total recorded crimes in Whitefield, Knowsley, UK in May 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitefield crime rate of 4.50 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 Whitefield, encompassing approximately 21,088 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-18.60% decrease)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Whitefield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ledsham Road with total crimes: 8
  • James Holt Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Whitefield?

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

  • Relative to Knowsley:

    • In 2024, Whitefield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Knowsley average, with 833 crimes compared to 1073.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitefield recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

    • In 2023, Whitefield had fewer crimes than the Knowsley average, with 937 crimes compared to 1,093. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whitefield recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Knowsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitefield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whitefield has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 4.50 ranking 6th out of 14 in the Knowsley, UK

In 2024, the total Whitefield crimes were 833. The crime rate of Whitefield in 2024 was 39.50 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Knowsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitefield were around 937 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.43 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Knowsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitefield)CrimesRank (Whitefield)CrimesRank (Whitefield)
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
St Gabriels78 101,180 71,172 6
Prescot South85 71,195 61,157 8
Shevington56 12667 12857 11
Whiston and Cronton62 11819 11748 12
Roby42 13646 13675 13
Halewood North29 14430 14489 14
Swanside27 15387 15358 15

Whitefield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202543
March 202537
February 202519
January 202526
December 202431
November 202425
October 202432
September 202428
August 202435
July 202431
June 202452
May 202431

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 202511
December 20246
November 202412
October 20246
September 20246
August 202413
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
October 20246
September 20245
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20252
March 20258
February 202515
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 202410
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 202513
February 20253
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 20248
September 202410
August 202414
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Whitefield in May 2025

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

1. Ledsham Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Public order1
2. James Holt Avenue (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Oatlands Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Milestone Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elstead Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Marnwood Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Hall Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. B5192 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. South Park Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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