Total Crime Rate
96.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knowsley has the 11th highest crime rate of 35 districts in North West region and the 117th highest crime rate district of 318 districts in England and Wales. Within the region (North West), it has the 11th highest crime rate of 35 districts.
The overall crime rate in Knowsley in the last 12 months was 96.7 per 1,000 residents and was 62.7% higher than the North West region average (59.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Knowsley’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6,138 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 28 cases , up 21.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 26.5% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -16.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7,865 (≈ 50.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 2.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 96.7 per 1,000
| Ward | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK wards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwood | 163.4 | 66.7 (69%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 2 | Prescot North | 147.2 | 50.5 (52%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 3 | Page Moss | 112.5 | 15.8 (16%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 4 | St Gabriels | 106.5 | 9.8 (10%) | High 8/10 |
| 5 | Halewood South | 94.3 | -2.4 (-2%) | High 8/10 |
| 6 | Prescot South | 90.8 | -5.9 (-6%) | High 8/10 |
| 7 | Whitefield | 85.3 | -11.4 (-12%) | High 7/10 |
| 8 | Cherryfield | 85.1 | -11.6 (-12%) | High 7/10 |
| 9 | Stockbridge | 81.5 | -15.3 (-16%) | High 7/10 |
| 10 | St Michaels | 79.3 | -17.4 (-18%) | High 7/10 |
| 11 | Whiston and Cronton | 65.6 | -31.1 (-32%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 12 | Roby | 58.1 | -38.7 (-40%) | Typical 5/10 |
| 13 | Halewood North | 49.7 | -47.0 (-49%) | Low 4/10 |
| 14 | Shevington | 48.5 | -48.2 (-50%) | Low 4/10 |
| 15 | Swanside | 33.4 | -63.3 (-65%) | Very low 2/10 |
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