Crime in Prescot South: statistics, rates and trends
1,125 crimes were recorded in Prescot South in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Prescot South
- Questions about crime in Prescot South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (516), public order (117) and shoplifting (102) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,068th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Prescot South | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,125 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.2 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,494 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Prescot South peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,535 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,059). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,125 | 107.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,059 | 100.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,097 | 104.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,179 | 112.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,462 | 139.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,535 | 146.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,365 | 130.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,142 | 108.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,304 | 124.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 99 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Prescot South recorded notably more drugs (2.9 times the national rate), public order (67% above the national rate) and other crime (58% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (48% below) and vehicle crime (46% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 45 to 102 and other crime rose from 20 to 35, while criminal damage and arson fell from 103 to 69 and anti-social behaviour fell from 109 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 516 | 49.2 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Public order | 117 | 11.1 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 9.7 | 8.5 | +127% |
| Drugs | 101 | 9.6 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 8.0 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Other crime | 35 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +75% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Prescot South; the highest is Prescot North (139.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanside (25.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Prescot South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiston and Cronton | 797 | 90.7 | -15% |
| Prescot North | 1,767 | 139.5 | +30% |
| St Gabriels | 1,015 | 105.3 | -2% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | -15% |
| Stockbridge | 1,065 | 97.7 | -9% |
| Roby | 681 | 68.0 | -37% |
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | -8% |
| Swanside | 256 | 25.1 | -77% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Prescot South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (274).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 274 |
| On or near Hall Lane | 84 |
| On or near Gregson Road | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Lathum Close | 25 |
| On or near Thomas Drive | 25 |
| On or near Shaw Lane | 24 |
| On or near A57 | 20 |
| On or near Dennett Road | 20 |
| On or near Fazakerley Road | 18 |
Of the 1,041 crimes in Prescot South with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 424 | 40.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 18.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 121 | 11.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 55 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Prescot South has an estimated population of 10,494 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (23%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Prescot South average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Prescot South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 37.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Prescot South a safe place to live?
Prescot South recorded 107.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,068th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Prescot South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 516 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (117).
Is crime in Prescot South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Prescot South was up 6% on the year before: 1,125 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,059 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Prescot South?
About 10,494 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Prescot South?
Prescot South 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.