Crime in Shevington, Knowsley: statistics, rates and trends

687 crimes were recorded in Shevington, Knowsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 319 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shevington, Knowsley has the 2,784th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Shevington, Knowsley was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,248 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (656). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shevington, Knowsley 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+47%) and criminal damage and arson (+32%). The largest falls were in drugs (-53%) and public order (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in Shevington, Knowsley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shevington, Knowsley recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Shevington, Knowsley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shevington, Knowsley recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Shevington, Knowsley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shevington, Knowsley recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Shevington, Knowsley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shevington, Knowsley recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Shevington, Knowsley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shevington, Knowsley recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Shevington, Knowsley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shevington, Knowsley recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Shevington, Knowsley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shevington, Knowsley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Shevington, Knowsley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shevington, Knowsley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Shevington, Knowsley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shevington, Knowsley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Shevington, Knowsley

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shevington, Knowsley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Shevington, Knowsley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shevington, Knowsley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Shevington, Knowsley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shevington, Knowsley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Shevington, Knowsley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shevington, Knowsley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shevington, Knowsley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shevington, Knowsley.

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 Shevington, Knowsley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shevington, Knowsley 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.

Shevington, Knowsley has an estimated population of 12,288. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shevington, Knowsley sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Shevington, Knowsley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.