Crime in Cherryfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,036 crimes were recorded in Cherryfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cherryfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Cherryfield
- Types of crime in Cherryfield
- Cherryfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cherryfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cherryfield
- Demographics of Cherryfield
- Questions about crime in Cherryfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (473), anti-social behaviour (106) and public order (91) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,550th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cherryfield | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,036 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.3 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,736 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cherryfield peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,642 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (978). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,036 | 88.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 978 | 83.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,160 | 98.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,362 | 116.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,488 | 126.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,642 | 139.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,560 | 132.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,507 | 128.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,520 | 129.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 92 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 117 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cherryfield recorded notably more drugs (2.2 times the national rate) and other crime (53% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (79% below) and vehicle crime (47% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 22 to 38, while burglary fell from 32 to 24 and shoplifting fell from 25 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 473 | 40.3 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 9.0 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Public order | 91 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Drugs | 83 | 7.1 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Other theft | 57 | 4.9 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +73% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.6 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.8 | 8.5 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cherryfield; the highest is Northwood, Knowsley (175.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanside (25.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cherryfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield | 778 | 77.0 | -13% |
| Northwood | 2,047 | 175.3 | +99% |
| Shevington | 694 | 56.5 | -36% |
| Stockbridge | 1,065 | 97.7 | +11% |
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | +11% |
| Prescot North | 1,767 | 139.5 | +58% |
| Swanside | 256 | 25.1 | -72% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Cherryfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Old Farm Road” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Old Farm Road | 51 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Little Brook Lane | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Gaywood Close | 20 |
| On or near Morston Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Maytree Court | 19 |
| On or near Copple House Lane | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Peatwood Avenue | 18 |
Of the 930 crimes in Cherryfield with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 106 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 425 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 225 | 24.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Cherryfield has an estimated population of 11,736 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%), more social housing (27%, against 17%) and more households without a car (36%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cherryfield average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cherryfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 48.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Cherryfield a safe place to live?
Cherryfield recorded 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,550th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Cherryfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 473 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Cherryfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cherryfield was up 6% on the year before: 1,036 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 978 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cherryfield?
About 11,736 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cherryfield?
Cherryfield is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.