Crime Rate in Knotty Ash: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knotty Ash

The total recorded crimes in Knotty Ash, Liverpool, UK in July 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knotty Ash crime rate of 2.81 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-7.35% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Knotty Ash Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchdown Grove with total crimes: 11
  • Staplands Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Knotty Ash has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knotty Ash)CrimesRank (Knotty Ash)CrimesRank (Knotty Ash)
Central2,122 127,551 123,878 1
Riverside625 28,060 27,319 2
Kensington and Fairfield322 43,674 54,176 3
Everton348 34,511 33,860 4
Kirkdale312 74,062 43,010 8
Speke-Garston321 53,580 73,580 5
County313 63,620 63,401 6
Princes Park259 83,088 83,133 7
Tuebrook and Stoneycroft169 122,528 102,740 9
Picton219 92,765 92,673 10
Norris Green203 102,498 112,466 12
Old Swan168 132,446 122,475 11
Anfield170 112,215 132,338 13
Fazakerley127 191,960 152,009 14
St Michael's153 141,604 191,624 19
Warbreck140 171,772 161,764 16
Clubmoor141 161,715 181,620 20
Belle Vale135 181,747 171,689 17
Yew Tree123 201,590 201,671 18
West Derby107 211,389 211,378 21
Greenbank106 221,013 241,287 22
Croxteth97 231,067 221,171 24
Allerton and Hunts Cross75 251,046 231,178 23
Cressington83 24893 251,049 25
Wavertree70 26807 271,007 26
Childwall62 27849 26882 28
Church59 29762 28909 27
Mossley Hill61 28632 30744 30
Woolton53 30746 29830 29

Knotty Ash Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 722 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202568
May 202571
April 202554
March 202574
February 202550
January 202550
December 202462
November 202448
October 202445
September 202466
August 202471

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202520
May 202510
April 202512
March 20257
February 202513
January 202517
December 202418
November 202423
October 202439
September 202433
August 202416

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 202517
April 202511
March 202514
February 202511
January 202514
December 202414
November 202412
October 202420
September 202417
August 202413

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 202414
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 202418
October 202416
September 202416
August 202414

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 20259
April 20257
March 202518
February 202512
January 202510
December 202417
November 202413
October 202416
September 202419
August 202416

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 202415
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Knotty Ash in July 2025

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

1. Churchdown Grove (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Staplands Road (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dalemeadow Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Little Bongs (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Robbery1
7. Ashover Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
8. Back Dovecot Place (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Adcote Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Dovecot Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1

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