Total Crime Rate
106.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
62.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Fountain Road area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Cherryfield , and the 133rd highest crime rate of 495 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 Fountain Road (L34 0EQ) in the last 12 months was 106.0 per 1,000 residents and was 24.7% higher than the Cherryfield average (85.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 62.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 26.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fountain Road (L34 0EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Longborough Road. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wiltons Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Foxes Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Wiltons Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Riding Hill Road | Under investigation |
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