Crime Rate in Knotty Ash: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knotty Ash

The total recorded crimes in Knotty Ash, Liverpool, UK in May 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knotty Ash crime rate of 2.59 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (31.48% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Knotty Ash Crime Hotspots

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

  • Staplands Road with total crimes: 14
  • Stonefield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Millfield Close with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Knotty Ash has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 2.59 ranking 15th out of 29 in the Liverpool, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knotty Ash)CrimesRank (Knotty Ash)CrimesRank (Knotty Ash)
Central2,309 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside758 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield361 43,674 54,176 3
Everton342 54,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale387 34,062 43,010 8
Speke-Garston231 93,580 73,580 5
County275 73,620 63,401 6
Princes Park287 63,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft242 82,528 102,740 9
Picton224 102,765 92,673 10
Old Swan180 122,446 122,475 11
Norris Green193 112,498 112,466 12
Anfield156 132,215 132,338 13
Fazakerley131 171,960 152,009 14
St Michael's142 141,604 191,624 19
Warbreck119 191,772 161,764 16
Belle Vale134 161,747 171,689 17
Yew Tree110 211,590 201,671 18
Clubmoor103 221,715 181,620 20
West Derby125 181,389 211,378 21
Greenbank116 201,013 241,287 22
Croxteth90 231,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts Cross89 241,046 231,178 23
Cressington69 27893 251,049 25
Mossley Hill78 25632 30744 30
Wavertree66 28807 271,007 26
Childwall75 26849 26882 28
Church62 30762 28909 27
Woolton63 29746 29830 29

Knotty Ash Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (158 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (89 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 900 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202554
March 202574
February 202550
January 202550
December 202462
November 202448
October 202445
September 202466
August 202471
July 202462
June 2024158
May 202489

A total of 205 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202518
February 202512
January 202510
December 202417
November 202413
October 202416
September 202419
August 202416
July 202417
June 202434
May 202417

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 202414
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 202415
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20257
February 202513
January 202517
December 202418
November 202423
October 202439
September 202433
August 202416
July 202419
June 202462
May 202426

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 213 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202514
February 202511
January 202514
December 202414
November 202412
October 202420
September 202417
August 202413
July 202418
June 202426
May 202426

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 202414
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 202418
October 202416
September 202416
August 202414
July 20247
June 202446
May 202413

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Knotty Ash in May 2025

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

1. Staplands Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Stonefield Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Millfield Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Thomas Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Robbery1
6. Churchdown Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Radmore Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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