Crime Rate in Knowsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knowsley

The total recorded crimes in Knowsley, West Lancashire, UK in January 2026 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knowsley crime rate of 3.26 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 Knowsley, encompassing approximately 9,209 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Knowsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Moor Street with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Knowsley?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Knowsley reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 707 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Knowsley witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Knowsley experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 457 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Knowsley witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lancashire, Knowsley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Knowsley Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Knowsley has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 3.26 ranking 8th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Knowsley crimes were 707. The crime rate of Knowsley in 2024 was 76.77 (year) or 6.40 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knowsley were around 457 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.63 (year) or 4.14 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Knowsley)CrimesRank (Knowsley)CrimesRank (Knowsley)
Bickerstaffe48 3804 2750 1
Birch Green53 2863 1745 2
Skelmersdale South56 1585 7550 6
Tanhouse20 13604 6693 3
Digmoor43 4754 3567 4
Ashurst23 10623 5550 5
Burscough West40 5423 12253 14
Moorside34 6445 10399 11
Scott22 11463 9524 7
Derby30 7532 8497 9
Up Holland13 16442 11500 8
Skelmersdale North23 9370 13354 12
Burscough East22 12260 15249 15
Tarleton15 14238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland11 17283 14204 17
North Meols15 15250 16207 16
Wrightington6 21211 19191 18
Hesketh-with-Becconsall10 19222 18184 19
Scarisbrick10 18193 20157 20
Newburgh8 2094 2363 25
Parbold5 22123 22151 21
Halsall5 23126 21126 22
Aughton Park3 2579 2494 23
Rufford5 2477 2592 24

Knowsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20259
November 202511
October 20257
September 202514
August 202520
July 202523
June 202513
May 202517
April 202526
March 202520
February 202523

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20255
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20258
July 20256
June 20254
May 202510
April 202526
March 202517
February 202516

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202510
November 202511
October 202528
September 202517
August 202510
July 202516
June 202515
May 202512
April 202517
March 202522
February 202512

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20254
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
February 20252

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20252
April 20252
February 20257

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
April 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
April 20252
March 20251

High Crime Locations Knowsley in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Moor Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Moorgate (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Railway Path (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Cottage Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Halsall Lane (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
10. Cottage Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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