Crime in Roby: statistics, rates and trends
675 crimes were recorded in Roby in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
675 crimes were recorded in Roby in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 191 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Roby has the 2,338th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Roby | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 675 | 15,048 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.4 | 92.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,010 | 162,565 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Roby was highest in the year to July 2023 (728 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (557). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 675 | 67.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 641 | 64.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 557 | 55.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 728 | 72.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 639 | 63.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 675 | 67.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 659 | 65.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 582 | 58.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 716 | 71.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Roby 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 drugs.
The largest increases were in burglary (+40%) and shoplifting (+39%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-18%) and drugs (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 191 | 19.1 | 0.56 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 172 | 17.2 | 1.12 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 5.9 | 0.87 | -18% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -9% |
| Drugs | 42 | 4.2 | 1.28 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 3.9 | 0.47 | +39% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +36% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.8 | 0.79 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.5 | 0.51 | +4% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.85 | +133% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.72 | +75% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.22 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Roby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Roby recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Roby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Roby recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Roby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Roby recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Roby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Roby recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Roby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Roby recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Roby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Roby recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Roby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Roby recorded 38 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 36% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Roby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Roby recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Roby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Roby recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Roby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Roby recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Roby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Roby recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Roby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Roby recorded 7 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 up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Roby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Roby recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Roby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Roby recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Roby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Roby.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanside | 264 | 25.9 | -62% |
| Page Moss | 1,196 | 98.3 | +46% |
| St Gabriels | 1,013 | 105.1 | +56% |
| St Michaels | 954 | 90.8 | +35% |
| Stockbridge | 1,075 | 98.6 | +46% |
| Prescot North | 1,803 | 142.3 | +111% |
| Whiston and Cronton | 791 | 90.0 | +33% |
| Halewood North | 340 | 41.8 | -38% |
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 Roby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 88 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 71 |
| On or near Derby Road | 46 |
| On or near Roby Road | 41 |
| On or near Huyton Hall Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Poplar Bank | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near Ashdale | 18 |
| On or near Edenhurst Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Wilton Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Roby 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 26.7% |
| Not recorded | 172 | 25.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 161 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
Roby has an estimated population of 10,010. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Roby sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Roby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 90.1% |
| Social rented homes | 2.5% |
| Private rented homes | 7.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Roby a safe place to live?
Roby recorded 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Roby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (172).
Is crime in Roby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roby was up 5% on the year before: 675 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 641 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Roby?
Roby 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 Roby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.