WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Merseyside Police Police

whiston and cronton Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for whiston and cronton, localized within knowsley.

Total Crimes

55
trending_up +27.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

46.54per 1k
trending_down -1.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

9,070

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences27
Drug Offences8
Other Theft7
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Public Order3
Anti-social Behaviour3
Weapons Possession2
Shoplifting2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Hostock Close Map
Shoplifting: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
5
On or near Kingsnorth Map
Drugs: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1
5
On or near Meadway Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near Simons Close Map
Drugs: 1Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Rudgate Map
Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Stanwood Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Martock Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Jubilee Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Cronton Avenue Map
Possession of weapons: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Haslemere Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2

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Safety comparison within knowsley district.

Local Rank

#5safest in knowsley

City Average

89.28per 1k

Local Policing

Rainhill

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour of youths congregating near to the Co-Op store, Cookhouse Public House and Lucas Court are a priority for this area

Issued: 5 Mar 2026

Anti-social behaviour and theft shop in the Warrington Road area

Issued: 9 Dec 2025

Status Update

Officers have been working with partners to combat ASB in the area. They have looked at ways of designing out crime with council partners and looking at gated areas for parks and ensured housing providers are fixing doors to premises promptly to prevent youths congregating in communal areas.
They have worked with local businesses to identify offenders committing crime and issued banning orders to youths in the presence of their parents.

Actioned: 6 Feb 2026

Rainhill , reduce ASB within the village, Rainhill Clinic, and junction of Warrington and Rainhill Road.

Issued: 15 Sep 2025

Status Update

Local Policing officers have been working hard to identify youths responsible for ASB in the area. Working with Safer Schools officers, internal and external partners they identified 17 youths who were visited at home and issued ASB warning letters in the presence of their parents. Funding was sort for Rainhill Reach outreach and the council safer communities team to provide a visible presence to engage with young people and deter them from this behaviour. Rainhill reach opened a local youth club to provide a safe place for youths to go in the evening and 1 x youth was issued a banning notice from a local shop. A section 34 dispersal order was also issued for one weekend. This action has resulted in a significant drop in calls. Officers continue to work with partners and provide a visible presence.

Actioned: 24 Nov 2025

Reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour within the village at peak times over the summer

Issued: 27 Jun 2025

Status Update

Officers have provided a visible presence to the area, developed their knowledge of the issue and identified a number of young people causing issues in the area. They have issued warning letters to cease and desist from ASB and where repeat incidents have occurred conducted joint visits with housing partners. Officers have also attend local schools to deliver inputs re: respecting the area and others.

Actioned: 9 Sep 2025

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