Crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park: statistics, rates and trends
590 crimes were recorded in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
- Types of crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
- Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
- Population and deprivation in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
- Questions about crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
- About this data
590 crimes were recorded in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 268 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park has the 1,308th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 590 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.5 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,052 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park was highest in the year to July 2021 (898 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (590). Over the whole period it fell 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 590 | 97.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 651 | 107.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 749 | 123.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 739 | 122.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 794 | 131.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 898 | 148.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 742 | 122.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 657 | 108.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 758 | 125.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+31%) and drugs (+26%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-53%) and vehicle crime (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 44.3 | 1.29 | +3% |
| Public order | 69 | 11.4 | 1.72 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 9.1 | 1.34 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 8.1 | 0.53 | -53% |
| Drugs | 44 | 7.3 | 2.22 | +26% |
| Other theft | 38 | 6.3 | 0.98 | +31% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.6 | 1.25 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.5 | 0.50 | -44% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -41% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.3 | 1.61 | +300% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.3 | 0.16 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.02 | +50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.37 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 45.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree | 1,045 | 82.8 | -15% |
| West Derby Leyfield | 495 | 64.7 | -34% |
| Broadgreen | 489 | 86.2 | -12% |
| West Derby Deysbrook | 395 | 81.9 | -16% |
| Childwall | 446 | 32.8 | -66% |
| Old Swan East | 544 | 98.9 | +1% |
| Sandfield Park | 682 | 86.0 | -12% |
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 446 | 72.8 | -25% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Back Dovecot Place | 62 |
| On or near Churchdown Grove | 28 |
| On or near Pilchbank Road | 26 |
| On or near Shellingford Road | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Aldwark Road | 17 |
| On or near East Prescot Road | 17 |
| On or near Page Moss Lane | 17 |
| On or near Stonefield Road | 17 |
| On or near Grovehurst Avenue | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 246 | 41.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 146 | 24.7% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 10.7% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park has an estimated population of 6,052. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park sits in decile 1.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.6% |
| Social rented homes | 39.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 74.5% |
Is Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park a safe place to live?
Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 97.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (69).
Is crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park was down 9% on the year before: 590 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 651 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park?
Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park is policed by Merseyside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.