Total Crime Rate
25.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pex Hill area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Halewood North , and the 72nd 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 Pex Hill (WA8 5QW) in the last 12 months was 25.4 per 1,000 residents and was 48.9% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pex Hill (WA8 5QW), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 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 | Robbery | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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