Crime in St Gabriels: statistics, rates and trends
1,015 crimes were recorded in St Gabriels in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Gabriels at a glance
- Crime trends in St Gabriels
- Types of crime in St Gabriels
- St Gabriels compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Gabriels
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Gabriels
- Demographics of St Gabriels
- Questions about crime in St Gabriels
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (393), anti-social behaviour (121) and drugs (107) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,115th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | St Gabriels | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,015 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.3 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,635 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Gabriels of any year here (1,015 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,015 | 105.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,048 | 108.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,087 | 112.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,198 | 124.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,296 | 134.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,356 | 140.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,214 | 126.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,300 | 134.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,248 | 129.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 101 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Gabriels recorded notably more drugs (3.4 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (57% above the national rate) and other crime (33% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (32% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 81 to 107, while public order fell from 121 to 80 and criminal damage and arson fell from 130 to 102.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 393 | 40.8 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 12.6 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Drugs | 107 | 11.1 | 3.3 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 10.6 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Public order | 80 | 8.3 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 7.5 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.8 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Gabriels; the highest is Prescot North (139.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanside (25.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Gabriels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roby | 681 | 68.0 | -35% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | -14% |
| Whiston and Cronton | 797 | 90.7 | -14% |
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | -7% |
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | +2% |
| Prescot North | 1,767 | 139.5 | +32% |
| Swanside | 256 | 25.1 | -76% |
| Stockbridge | 1,065 | 97.7 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in St Gabriels over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 58 |
| On or near Centre Way | 35 |
| On or near Seel Road | 29 |
| On or near Kipling Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Longview Drive | 28 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 27 |
| On or near Sandiway | 25 |
| On or near Skipton Road | 24 |
Of the 894 crimes in St Gabriels with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 121 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 331 | 37.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 250 | 28.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 6.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
St Gabriels has an estimated population of 9,635 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and more households without a car (32%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Gabriels average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Gabriels | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St Gabriels a safe place to live?
St Gabriels recorded 105.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,115th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in St Gabriels?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 393 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (121).
Is crime in St Gabriels going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Gabriels was down 3% on the year before: 1,015 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,048 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Gabriels?
About 9,635 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Gabriels?
St Gabriels 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.