Crime in Northwood, Knowsley: statistics, rates and trends
2,047 crimes were recorded in Northwood, Knowsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 175.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northwood, Knowsley at a glance
- Crime trends in Northwood, Knowsley
- Types of crime in Northwood, Knowsley
- Northwood, Knowsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northwood, Knowsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northwood, Knowsley
- Demographics of Northwood, Knowsley
- Questions about crime in Northwood, Knowsley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (722), anti-social behaviour (333) and criminal damage and arson (232) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 282nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Northwood, Knowsley | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,047 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 175.3 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,678 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northwood, Knowsley peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,450 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,777). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,047 | 175.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,245 | 192.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,952 | 167.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,375 | 203.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,450 | 209.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,368 | 202.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,918 | 164.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,777 | 152.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,831 | 156.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 205 |
| July 2026 | 153 |
| June 2026 | 174 |
| May 2026 | 153 |
| April 2026 | 172 |
| March 2026 | 242 |
| February 2026 | 155 |
| January 2026 | 145 |
| December 2025 | 166 |
| November 2025 | 147 |
| October 2025 | 181 |
| September 2025 | 154 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northwood, Knowsley recorded notably more drugs (4.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.9 times the national rate) and public order (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (35% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 195 to 126 and drugs fell from 223 to 152.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 722 | 61.8 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 333 | 28.5 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 232 | 19.9 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Public order | 171 | 14.6 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Drugs | 152 | 13.0 | 3.3 | -32% |
| Other theft | 141 | 12.1 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 126 | 10.8 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Burglary | 49 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.7 | 2.1 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Northwood, Knowsley has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northwood, Knowsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shevington | 694 | 56.5 | -68% |
| Whitefield | 778 | 77.0 | -56% |
| Cherryfield | 1,036 | 88.3 | -50% |
| Stockbridge | 1,065 | 97.7 | -44% |
| Prescot North | 1,767 | 139.5 | -20% |
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | -44% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | -48% |
| Swanside | 256 | 25.1 | -86% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Northwood, Knowsley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (321).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 321 |
| On or near North Parade | 78 |
| On or near Delfby Crescent | 66 |
| On or near Irlam Drive | 66 |
| On or near Webber Road | 51 |
| On or near Warrenhouse Road | 44 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 42 |
| On or near Brackenhurst Green | 38 |
| On or near Woodcote Close | 38 |
| On or near Rushey Hey Road | 37 |
Of the 1,714 crimes in Northwood, Knowsley with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 333 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 650 | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 510 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 204 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 96 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 80 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 52 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Northwood, Knowsley has an estimated population of 11,678 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (42%, against 17%), more households without a car (49%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (36%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northwood, Knowsley average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Northwood, Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 15.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 36.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 48.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Northwood, Knowsley a safe place to live?
Northwood, Knowsley recorded 175.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 282nd 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 Northwood, Knowsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 722 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (333).
Is crime in Northwood, Knowsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northwood, Knowsley was down 9% on the year before: 2,047 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,245 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northwood, Knowsley?
About 11,678 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northwood, Knowsley?
Northwood, Knowsley 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.