Crime in Halewood North: statistics, rates and trends
329 crimes were recorded in Halewood North in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Halewood North at a glance
- Crime trends in Halewood North
- Types of crime in Halewood North
- Halewood North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Halewood North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Halewood North
- Demographics of Halewood North
- Questions about crime in Halewood North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (170), public order (43) and anti-social behaviour (38) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,436th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Halewood North | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 329 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.4 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,138 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Halewood North of any year here (329 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 329 | 40.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 383 | 47.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 472 | 58.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 441 | 54.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 502 | 61.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 583 | 71.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 573 | 70.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 441 | 54.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 423 | 52.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and criminal damage and arson (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 33 to 43, while criminal damage and arson fell from 31 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 20.9 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Public order | 43 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 4.7 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 1.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Halewood North; the highest is Prescot South (107.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanside (25.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Halewood North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halewood South | 1,243 | 93.9 | +132% |
| St Gabriels | 1,015 | 105.3 | +161% |
| Roby | 681 | 68.0 | +68% |
| Swanside | 256 | 25.1 | -38% |
| Whiston and Cronton | 797 | 90.7 | +124% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | +124% |
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | +143% |
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | +165% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Halewood North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Escort Close” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Escort Close | 26 |
| On or near Markfield Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Davids Walk | 16 |
| On or near Parkview Grove | 16 |
| On or near Meadow Grove | 13 |
| On or near Reigate Close | 13 |
| On or near Woodbine Road | 12 |
| On or near Pembrey Way | 11 |
| On or near Banbury Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Blay Close | 10 |
Of the 291 crimes in Halewood North with a recorded outcome, 13% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 52.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 13.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Halewood North has an estimated population of 8,138 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Halewood North average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Halewood North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Halewood North a safe place to live?
Halewood North recorded 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,436th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Halewood North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (43).
Is crime in Halewood North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Halewood North was down 14% on the year before: 329 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 383 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Halewood North?
About 8,138 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Halewood North?
Halewood North 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.