Crime in Shevington, Knowsley: statistics, rates and trends
694 crimes were recorded in Shevington, Knowsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shevington, Knowsley at a glance
- Crime trends in Shevington, Knowsley
- Types of crime in Shevington, Knowsley
- Shevington, Knowsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shevington, Knowsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shevington, Knowsley
- Demographics of Shevington, Knowsley
- Questions about crime in Shevington, Knowsley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (325), anti-social behaviour (83) and criminal damage and arson (75) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,758th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Shevington, Knowsley | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 694 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.5 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,288 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shevington, Knowsley peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,244 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (639). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 694 | 56.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 679 | 55.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 639 | 52.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 863 | 70.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 832 | 67.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,006 | 81.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,244 | 101.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 966 | 78.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,017 | 82.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (61% below) and anti-social behaviour (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 60 to 83 and criminal damage and arson rose from 57 to 75, while drugs fell from 83 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 325 | 26.4 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 6.8 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Drugs | 46 | 3.7 | 3.3 | -45% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.2 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shevington, Knowsley; the highest is Northwood, Knowsley (175.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanside (25.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shevington, Knowsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood | 2,047 | 175.3 | +210% |
| Whitefield | 778 | 77.0 | +36% |
| Cherryfield | 1,036 | 88.3 | +56% |
| Stockbridge | 1,065 | 97.7 | +73% |
| Prescot North | 1,767 | 139.5 | +147% |
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | +74% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | +61% |
| Swanside | 256 | 25.1 | -56% |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Shevington, Knowsley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Peters Close” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Peters Close | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near St Andrew'S View | 15 |
| On or near Carlton Grove | 14 |
| On or near Dane View | 14 |
| On or near Coniston Close | 13 |
| On or near Dickens Close | 13 |
| On or near Colmoor Close | 12 |
| On or near Ebony Way | 11 |
| On or near Salvia Way | 11 |
Of the 611 crimes in Shevington, Knowsley with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 83 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 279 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 153 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Shevington, Knowsley has an estimated population of 12,288 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shevington, Knowsley average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Shevington, Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Shevington, Knowsley a safe place to live?
Shevington, Knowsley recorded 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,758th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shevington, Knowsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 325 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Shevington, Knowsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shevington, Knowsley was up 2% on the year before: 694 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 679 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shevington, Knowsley?
About 12,288 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shevington, Knowsley?
Shevington, Knowsley 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.