Crime Rates at Nelson Place, Whiston, Prescot, L35 3PP

Nelson Place area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Prescot South , and the 210th lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Nelson Place (L35 3PP) in the last 12 months was 59.6 per 1,000 residents and was 34.4% lower than the Prescot South average (90.8 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 40.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Nelson Place (L35 3PP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Eglington Avenue, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Jubilee Drive (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.