Total Crime Rate
42.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cedar Crescent area has the 14th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Roby , and the 155th lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cedar Crescent (L36 5UP) in the last 12 months was 42.3 per 1,000 residents and was 27.1% lower than the Roby average (58.1 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 12 (≈ 36.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 38.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cedar Crescent (L36 5UP), the main crime hotspot is near Huyton Hall Crescent. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Roby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Huyton Hall Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lilac Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lilac Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wilton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wilton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wilton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ruskin Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sycamore Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Huyton Hall Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charlwood Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Huyton Hall Crescent | Local resolution |
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