Crime in Prescot North: statistics, rates and trends
1,767 crimes were recorded in Prescot North in the 12 months to August 2026, 139.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Prescot North at a glance
- Crime trends in Prescot North
- Types of crime in Prescot North
- Prescot North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Prescot North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Prescot North
- Demographics of Prescot North
- Questions about crime in Prescot North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (548), shoplifting (314) and anti-social behaviour (227) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 540th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Prescot North | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,767 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.5 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,666 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Prescot North peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,802 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,321). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,767 | 139.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,636 | 129.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,667 | 131.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,802 | 142.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,668 | 131.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,347 | 106.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,323 | 104.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,321 | 104.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,560 | 123.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 156 |
| July 2026 | 185 |
| June 2026 | 160 |
| May 2026 | 168 |
| April 2026 | 161 |
| March 2026 | 174 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 140 |
| December 2025 | 128 |
| November 2025 | 128 |
| October 2025 | 135 |
| September 2025 | 124 |
Compared with England and Wales, Prescot North recorded notably more drugs (3.8 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.9 times the national rate) and public order (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less burglary (40% below) and vehicle crime (36% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 204 to 314 and anti-social behaviour rose from 173 to 227, while other theft fell from 88 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 548 | 43.3 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 314 | 24.8 | 8.5 | +54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 227 | 17.9 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Public order | 188 | 14.8 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Drugs | 158 | 12.5 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 138 | 10.9 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 3.2 | 5.0 | +25% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.0 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Prescot North has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Prescot North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | -23% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | -35% |
| Stockbridge | 1,065 | 97.7 | -30% |
| St Gabriels | 1,015 | 105.3 | -24% |
| Whiston and Cronton | 797 | 90.7 | -35% |
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | -29% |
| Roby | 681 | 68.0 | -51% |
| Swanside | 256 | 25.1 | -82% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Prescot North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (171).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 171 |
| On or near Supermarket | 109 |
| On or near Layton Way | 90 |
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Atherton Street | 66 |
| On or near Steley Way | 58 |
| On or near Station Road | 53 |
| On or near Mill Street | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Seddons Court | 33 |
Of the 1,540 crimes in Prescot North with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 227 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 540 | 35.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 443 | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 169 | 11.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 93 | 6.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 53 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Prescot North has an estimated population of 12,666 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Prescot North average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Prescot North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Prescot North a safe place to live?
Prescot North recorded 139.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 540th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Prescot North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 548 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (314).
Is crime in Prescot North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Prescot North was up 8% on the year before: 1,767 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,636 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Prescot North?
About 12,666 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Prescot North?
Prescot North 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.