Total Crime Rate
100.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Markfield Crescent area has the 18th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Halewood North , and the 144th highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Markfield Crescent (L25 9PH) in the last 12 months was 100.8 per 1,000 residents and was 102.9% higher than the Halewood North average (49.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 36.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 62.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Markfield Crescent (L25 9PH), the main crime hotspot is near Markfield Crescent. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Halewood North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodbine Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Kilmory Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashton Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lancing Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodbine Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Markfield Crescent | Under investigation |
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