Crime in Page Moss: statistics, rates and trends
1,197 crimes were recorded in Page Moss in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Page Moss at a glance
- Crime trends in Page Moss
- Types of crime in Page Moss
- Page Moss compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Page Moss
- What happened after crimes were reported in Page Moss
- Demographics of Page Moss
- Questions about crime in Page Moss
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (497), anti-social behaviour (165) and criminal damage and arson (138) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,275th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Page Moss | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,197 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.4 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,169 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Page Moss peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,546 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,121). 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 | 1,197 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,312 | 107.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,138 | 93.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,438 | 118.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,546 | 127.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,467 | 120.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,396 | 114.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,121 | 92.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,132 | 93.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 102 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 109 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 133 |
| October 2025 | 120 |
| September 2025 | 114 |
Compared with England and Wales, Page Moss recorded notably more drugs (2.8 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (68% above the national rate) and public order (34% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (66% below) and vehicle crime (62% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 75 to 110, while vehicle crime fell from 38 to 23 and public order fell from 146 to 109.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 497 | 40.8 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 165 | 13.6 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 138 | 11.3 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Drugs | 110 | 9.0 | 3.3 | +47% |
| Public order | 109 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 47 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 1.9 | 5.0 | -39% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 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.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Page Moss; the highest is Prescot North (139.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanside (25.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Page Moss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge | 1,065 | 97.7 | -1% |
| Swanside | 256 | 25.1 | -75% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | -8% |
| Roby | 681 | 68.0 | -31% |
| St Gabriels | 1,015 | 105.3 | +7% |
| Prescot North | 1,767 | 139.5 | +42% |
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | +9% |
| Whiston and Cronton | 797 | 90.7 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Page Moss over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (144).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 144 |
| On or near Page Moss Avenue | 63 |
| On or near Moss Green Close | 60 |
| On or near Lincombe Road | 49 |
| On or near Freshfield Close | 30 |
| On or near Ashover Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Melbury Road | 26 |
| On or near Endmoor Road | 23 |
| On or near Gentwood Road | 23 |
| On or near Liverpool Road | 23 |
Of the 1,032 crimes in Page Moss with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 165 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 455 | 44.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 272 | 26.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Page Moss has an estimated population of 12,169 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (38%, against 17%), more households without a car (40%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Page Moss average decile 1.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Page Moss | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 61.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Page Moss a safe place to live?
Page Moss recorded 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,275th 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 Page Moss?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 497 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (165).
Is crime in Page Moss going up or down?
Recorded crime in Page Moss was down 9% on the year before: 1,197 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,312 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Page Moss?
About 12,169 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Page Moss?
Page Moss 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.