Crime in Halewood South: statistics, rates and trends
1,243 crimes were recorded in Halewood South in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Halewood South at a glance
- Crime trends in Halewood South
- Types of crime in Halewood South
- Halewood South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Halewood South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Halewood South
- Demographics of Halewood South
- Questions about crime in Halewood South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (471), anti-social behaviour (206) and criminal damage and arson (148) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,392nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Halewood South | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,243 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.9 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,239 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Halewood South peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,459 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,118). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,243 | 93.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,232 | 93.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,155 | 87.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,459 | 110.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,283 | 96.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,118 | 84.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,199 | 90.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,140 | 86.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,169 | 88.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 133 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 92 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
Compared with England and Wales, Halewood South recorded notably more drugs (2.2 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (66% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (54% below) and burglary (51% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 25 to 34 and anti-social behaviour rose from 170 to 206, while public order fell from 133 to 105 and shoplifting fell from 60 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 471 | 35.6 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 206 | 15.6 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 148 | 11.2 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 105 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Drugs | 94 | 7.1 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Other theft | 51 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 3.9 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.6 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +11% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.7 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Halewood South; the highest is Prescot South (107.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanside (25.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Halewood South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halewood North | 329 | 40.4 | -57% |
| St Gabriels | 1,015 | 105.3 | +12% |
| Roby | 681 | 68.0 | -28% |
| Whiston and Cronton | 797 | 90.7 | -3% |
| Swanside | 256 | 25.1 | -73% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | -3% |
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | +5% |
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | +14% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Halewood South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 102 |
| On or near Baileys Lane | 65 |
| On or near Lower Close | 42 |
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Portway | 30 |
| On or near Rawlinson Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Heydon Close | 25 |
| On or near Cronton Road | 21 |
| On or near Mansell Drive | 21 |
| On or near Netherley Road | 20 |
Of the 1,037 crimes in Halewood South with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 206 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 407 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 310 | 29.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 55 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Halewood South has an estimated population of 13,239 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), more social housing (23%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Halewood South average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Halewood South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Halewood South a safe place to live?
Halewood South recorded 93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,392nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Halewood South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 471 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (206).
Is crime in Halewood South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Halewood South was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,243 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,232 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Halewood South?
About 13,239 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Halewood South?
Halewood South 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.