Crime Rate in Knowsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knowsley

The total recorded crimes in Knowsley, West Lancashire, UK in March 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knowsley crime rate of 7.28 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
Knowsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Moor Street with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Knowsley has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 7.28 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)
Bickerstaffe84 1804 2750 1
Birch Green49 5863 1745 2
Tanhouse48 6604 6693 3
Digmoor55 3754 3567 4
Moorside51 4445 10399 11
Ashurst33 11623 5550 5
Skelmersdale South42 7585 7550 6
Scott39 8463 9524 7
Up Holland36 10442 11500 8
Derby36 9532 8497 9
Skelmersdale North27 14370 13354 12
Burscough West30 13423 12253 14
North Meols32 12250 16207 16
Tarleton21 16238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland21 17283 14204 17
Burscough East15 19260 15249 15
Hesketh-with-Becconsall25 15222 18184 19
Wrightington9 22211 19191 18
Aughton Park18 1879 2494 23
Scarisbrick14 21193 20157 20
Halsall14 20126 21126 22
Parbold9 23123 22151 21
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford3 2577 2592 24

Knowsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202523
January 202515
December 202417
November 202411
October 202425
September 202437
August 202420
July 202418
June 202436
May 202423
April 202421

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202516
January 202513
December 202413
November 202410
October 202419
September 202417
August 202419
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202512
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 202429
August 202413
July 20248
June 202424
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Knowsley in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
2. Moor Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
4. Church Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Cotton Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. A59 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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