Crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park: statistics, rates and trends
605 crimes were recorded in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
- Questions about crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (282), public order (65) and criminal damage and arson (57) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,241st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 605 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.0 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,052 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park of any year here (605 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 605 | 100.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 629 | 103.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 744 | 122.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 736 | 121.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 807 | 133.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 891 | 147.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 742 | 122.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 671 | 110.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 730 | 120.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded notably more drugs (2.2 times the national rate), public order (61% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (40% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (42% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 27 to 39 and drugs rose from 37 to 43, while anti-social behaviour fell from 100 to 54 and public order fell from 81 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 282 | 46.6 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Public order | 65 | 10.7 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 9.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 8.9 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Drugs | 43 | 7.1 | 3.3 | +16% |
| Other theft | 39 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree | 1,018 | 80.6 | -19% |
| West Derby Leyfield | 505 | 66.0 | -34% |
| Broadgreen | 447 | 78.8 | -21% |
| West Derby Deysbrook | 406 | 84.2 | -16% |
| Childwall | 452 | 33.3 | -67% |
| Old Swan East | 531 | 96.5 | -3% |
| Sandfield Park | 670 | 84.5 | -16% |
| Wavertree Garden Suburb | 443 | 72.3 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Back Dovecot Place” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Back Dovecot Place | 69 |
| On or near Churchdown Grove | 27 |
| On or near Pilchbank Road | 26 |
| On or near Shellingford Road | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Aldwark Road | 20 |
| On or near Broadoak Road | 20 |
| On or near Stonefield Road | 20 |
| On or near East Prescot Road | 17 |
| On or near Lunsford Road | 16 |
Of the 551 crimes in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 251 | 45.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 26.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park has an estimated population of 6,052 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (39%, against 17%), more households without a car (43%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park average decile 1.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 39.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 74.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park a safe place to live?
Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park recorded 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,241st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 282 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (65).
Is crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park was down 4% on the year before: 605 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 629 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park?
About 6,052 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park?
Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park 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.