Crime in Roby: statistics, rates and trends
681 crimes were recorded in Roby in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (201), anti-social behaviour (180) and criminal damage and arson (61) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,308th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Roby | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 681 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.0 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,010 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Roby peaked in the year to August 2023 (710 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (558). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 681 | 68.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 645 | 64.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 558 | 55.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 710 | 70.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 650 | 64.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 684 | 68.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 668 | 66.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 576 | 57.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 707 | 70.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Roby recorded notably more drugs (34% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (55% below) and other theft (43% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 134 to 180 and shoplifting rose from 29 to 38, while criminal damage and arson fell from 74 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 20.1 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 | 18.0 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Drugs | 44 | 4.4 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 3.8 | 8.5 | +31% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.3 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Roby; the highest is Prescot North (139.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanside (25.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanside | 256 | 25.1 | -63% |
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | +45% |
| St Gabriels | 1,015 | 105.3 | +55% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | +33% |
| Stockbridge | 1,065 | 97.7 | +44% |
| Prescot North | 1,767 | 139.5 | +105% |
| Whiston and Cronton | 797 | 90.7 | +33% |
| Halewood North | 329 | 40.4 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Roby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 88 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 72 |
| On or near Derby Road | 47 |
| On or near Roby Road | 44 |
| On or near Huyton Hall Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near Ashdale | 21 |
| On or near Wilton Road | 16 |
| On or near Poplar Bank | 15 |
| On or near Stanley Road | 15 |
Of the 501 crimes in Roby with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 180 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 155 | 30.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Roby has an estimated population of 10,010 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.5%, against 17.1%), less private renting (7.4%, against 20.3%) and more home ownership (90%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Roby average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Roby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 90.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Roby a safe place to live?
Roby recorded 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,308th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Roby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (180).
Is crime in Roby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roby was up 6% on the year before: 681 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 645 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Roby?
About 10,010 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Roby?
Roby 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.