Crime in Prescot South: statistics, rates and trends
1,125 crimes were recorded in Prescot South in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Prescot South at a glance
- Crime trends in Prescot South
- Types of crime in Prescot South
- Prescot South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Prescot South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Prescot South
- Population and deprivation in Prescot South
- Questions about crime in Prescot South
- About this data
1,125 crimes were recorded in Prescot South in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 521 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Prescot South has the 1,064th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Prescot South | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,125 | 15,048 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.2 | 92.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,494 | 162,565 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Prescot South was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,530 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,055). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 1,125 | 107.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,055 | 100.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,106 | 105.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,201 | 114.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,446 | 137.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,530 | 145.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,354 | 129.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,161 | 110.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,287 | 122.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
| August 2025 | 99 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Prescot South 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+145%) and other crime (+60%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-30%) and anti-social behaviour (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 521 | 49.6 | 1.45 | +9% |
| Public order | 114 | 10.9 | 1.64 | +5% |
| Drugs | 104 | 9.9 | 3.03 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 9.8 | 1.18 | +145% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 7.9 | 0.52 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 6.8 | 1.00 | -30% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -23% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.0 | 1.44 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.7 | 0.54 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.2 | 1.28 | +44% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +57% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 0.42 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Prescot South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Prescot South recorded 521 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Prescot South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Prescot South recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Prescot South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Prescot South recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Prescot South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Prescot South recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 145% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Prescot South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Prescot South recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Prescot South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Prescot South recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Prescot South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Prescot South recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Prescot South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Prescot South recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Prescot South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Prescot South recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Prescot South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Prescot South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Prescot South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Prescot South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Prescot South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Prescot South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Prescot South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Prescot South 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Prescot South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Prescot South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Prescot South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiston and Cronton | 791 | 90.0 | -16% |
| Prescot North | 1,803 | 142.3 | +33% |
| St Gabriels | 1,013 | 105.1 | -2% |
| St Michaels | 954 | 90.8 | -15% |
| Stockbridge | 1,075 | 98.6 | -8% |
| Roby | 675 | 67.4 | -37% |
| Page Moss | 1,196 | 98.3 | -8% |
| Swanside | 264 | 25.9 | -76% |
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 Prescot South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 285 |
| On or near Hall Lane | 82 |
| On or near Gregson Road | 29 |
| On or near Thomas Drive | 26 |
| On or near Lathum Close | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Fazakerley Road | 23 |
| On or near Shaw Lane | 22 |
| On or near A57 | 20 |
| On or near Dennett Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Prescot South 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 | 426 | 37.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 191 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 134 | 11.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 117 | 10.4% |
| Not recorded | 83 | 7.4% |
| Local resolution | 55 | 4.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
Prescot South has an estimated population of 10,494. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Prescot South sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Prescot South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 37.3% |
Is Prescot South a safe place to live?
Prescot South recorded 107.2 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 Prescot South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 521 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (114).
Is crime in Prescot South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Prescot South was up 7% on the year before: 1,125 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,055 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Prescot South?
Prescot South 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 Prescot South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.