Crime Rate in Knotty Ash: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knotty Ash

The total recorded crimes in Knotty Ash, Liverpool, UK in February 2026 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knotty Ash crime rate of 1.50 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 Knotty Ash, encompassing approximately 53,350 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
Knotty Ash Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Millfield Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Knotty Ash?

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

  • Relative to Liverpool:

    • In 2024, Knotty Ash demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Liverpool average, with 2188 crimes compared to 3079.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Knotty Ash witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

    • In 2023, Knotty Ash had fewer crimes than the Liverpool average, with 1,791 crimes compared to 2,922. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Knotty Ash witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the Liverpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Liverpool, Knotty Ash has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Knotty Ash Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Knotty Ash crimes were 2,188. The crime rate of Knotty Ash in 2024 was 41.01 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Liverpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knotty Ash were around 1,791 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.57 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Liverpool.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Knotty Ash)CrimesRank (Knotty Ash)CrimesRank (Knotty Ash)
CentralNA NA27,551 123,878 1
RiversideNA NA8,060 27,319 2
Kensington and FairfieldNA NA3,674 54,176 3
EvertonNA NA4,511 33,860 4
KirkdaleNA NA4,062 43,010 8
Speke-GarstonNA NA3,580 73,580 5
CountyNA NA3,620 63,401 6
Princes ParkNA NA3,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and StoneycroftNA NA2,528 102,740 9
PictonNA NA2,765 92,673 10
Old SwanNA NA2,446 122,475 11
Norris GreenNA NA2,498 112,466 12
AnfieldNA NA2,215 132,338 13
FazakerleyNA NA1,960 152,009 14
WarbreckNA NA1,772 161,764 16
Belle ValeNA NA1,747 171,689 17
Yew TreeNA NA1,590 201,671 18
ClubmoorNA NA1,715 181,620 20
St Michael'sNA NA1,604 191,624 19
West DerbyNA NA1,389 211,378 21
GreenbankNA NA1,013 241,287 22
CroxtethNA NA1,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts CrossNA NA1,046 231,178 23
CressingtonNA NA893 251,049 25
WavertreeNA NA807 271,007 26
ChildwallNA NA849 26882 28
ChurchNA NA762 28909 27
WooltonNA NA746 29830 29
Mossley HillNA NA632 30744 30

Knotty Ash Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 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 (74 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202613
December 20253
November 20259
October 202521
September 202516
August 202519
July 202513
June 202514
May 20259
April 20257
March 202518
February 202512

A total of 751 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202648
December 202556
November 202547
October 202561
September 202564
August 202557
July 202563
June 202568
May 202571
April 202554
March 202574
February 202550

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202610
December 202513
November 202511
October 20255
September 202521
August 202512
July 202519
June 202516
May 202517
April 202511
March 202514
February 202511

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 202516
November 202512
October 20259
September 20256
August 20256
July 20258
June 20258
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20255
September 20255
August 20252
July 20255
June 20256
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20254
November 20259
October 20252
August 20254
July 20257
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20268
December 20256
November 20258
October 20258
September 202525
August 202515
July 202518
June 202520
May 202510
April 202512
March 20257
February 202513

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20252
November 20258
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20255
November 20257
October 20255
September 20255
August 20252
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20255
November 202517
October 20256
September 20254
August 20253
July 20256
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253

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

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20252
August 20253
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
June 20251

High Crime Locations Knotty Ash in February 2026

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Millfield Close (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Woodhurst Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Churchdown Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. East Prescot Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Back Dovecot Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Broadoak Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. A5080 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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