Total Crime Rate
71.1 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cross Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Prescot South , and the 244th 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 Cross Lane (L35 3QQ) in the last 12 months was 71.1 per 1,000 residents and was 21.7% lower than the Prescot South average (90.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (β 54.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 120.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cross Lane (L35 3QQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Eglington Avenue, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Florida Way (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Prescot South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Molyneux Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ropers Bridge Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cedar Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cedar Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Cross Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cross Lane | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cross Lane | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hughes Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hughes Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bus/Coach Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bus/Coach Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Bus/Coach Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bus/Coach Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ramsey Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Willow Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cedar Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ropers Bridge Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eglington Avenue | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Greene'S Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pine Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Montgomery Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Lancaster Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lancaster Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Lunt Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eglington Avenue | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Eglington Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Eglington Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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