Crime in Page Moss: statistics, rates and trends
1,196 crimes were recorded in Page Moss in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Page Moss
- Questions about crime in Page Moss
- About this data
1,196 crimes were recorded in Page Moss in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 502 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Page Moss has the 1,282nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Page Moss | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,196 | 15,048 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.3 | 92.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,169 | 162,565 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Page Moss was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,530 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,095). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 1,196 | 98.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,298 | 106.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,190 | 97.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,423 | 116.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,530 | 125.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,485 | 122.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,379 | 113.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,095 | 90.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,185 | 97.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 101 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Page Moss 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 criminal damage and arson, public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+61%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-43%) and other crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 502 | 41.3 | 1.20 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 12.7 | 0.82 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 125 | 10.3 | 1.51 | -15% |
| Public order | 115 | 9.5 | 1.42 | -20% |
| Drugs | 113 | 9.3 | 2.84 | +61% |
| Other theft | 46 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.3 | 0.40 | +264% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.5 | 1.17 | -21% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.0 | 0.40 | -43% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.55 | +125% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.68 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Page Moss
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Page Moss recorded 502 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 42.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Page Moss
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Page Moss recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Page Moss
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Page Moss recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Page Moss
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Page Moss recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Page Moss
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Page Moss recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Page Moss
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Page Moss recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Page Moss
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Page Moss recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 264% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Page Moss
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Page Moss recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Page Moss
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Page Moss recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Page Moss
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Page Moss recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Page Moss
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Page Moss recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Page Moss
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Page Moss recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Page Moss
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Page Moss recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Page Moss
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Page Moss recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Page Moss, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Page Moss.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Page Moss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge | 1,075 | 98.6 | +0% |
| Swanside | 264 | 25.9 | -74% |
| St Michaels | 954 | 90.8 | -8% |
| Roby | 675 | 67.4 | -31% |
| St Gabriels | 1,013 | 105.1 | +7% |
| Prescot North | 1,803 | 142.3 | +45% |
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | +9% |
| Whiston and Cronton | 791 | 90.0 | -8% |
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 Page Moss over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 147 |
| On or near Moss Green Close | 61 |
| On or near Page Moss Avenue | 61 |
| On or near Lincombe Road | 34 |
| On or near Freshfield Close | 27 |
| On or near Ashover Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Gentwood Road | 26 |
| On or near Gretton Road | 26 |
| On or near Liverpool Road | 26 |
| On or near Fincham Square | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Page Moss 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 | 462 | 38.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 267 | 22.3% |
| Not recorded | 154 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 9.0% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
Page Moss has an estimated population of 12,169. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Page Moss sits in decile 1.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Page Moss |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.9% |
| Social rented homes | 37.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 61.4% |
Is Page Moss a safe place to live?
Page Moss recorded 98.3 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 Page Moss?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 502 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (154).
Is crime in Page Moss going up or down?
Recorded crime in Page Moss was down 8% on the year before: 1,196 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,298 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Page Moss?
Page Moss 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 Page Moss. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.