Crime in St Gabriels: statistics, rates and trends
1,013 crimes were recorded in St Gabriels in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Gabriels
- Questions about crime in St Gabriels
- About this data
1,013 crimes were recorded in St Gabriels in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 397 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Gabriels has the 1,117th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Gabriels | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,013 | 15,048 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.1 | 92.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,635 | 162,565 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Gabriels was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,323 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,013). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 1,013 | 105.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,068 | 110.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,103 | 114.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,206 | 125.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,283 | 133.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,323 | 137.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,242 | 128.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,310 | 136.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,236 | 128.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Gabriels 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+39%). The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and vehicle crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 397 | 41.2 | 1.20 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 11.9 | 0.78 | -1% |
| Drugs | 110 | 11.4 | 3.49 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 10.3 | 1.52 | -25% |
| Public order | 87 | 9.0 | 1.36 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 7.5 | 0.90 | -11% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.4 | 0.68 | -2% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.9 | 1.38 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.8 | 1.82 | +55% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.6 | 0.44 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.5 | 0.30 | -30% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.0 | 0.77 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.76 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Gabriels
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Gabriels recorded 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Gabriels
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Gabriels recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Gabriels
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Gabriels recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Gabriels
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Gabriels recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Gabriels
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Gabriels recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Gabriels
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Gabriels recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Gabriels
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Gabriels recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Gabriels
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Gabriels recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Gabriels
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Gabriels recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Gabriels
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Gabriels recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Gabriels
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Gabriels recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Gabriels
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Gabriels recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Gabriels
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Gabriels recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Gabriels
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Gabriels 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 St Gabriels, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Gabriels.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Gabriels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roby | 675 | 67.4 | -36% |
| St Michaels | 954 | 90.8 | -14% |
| Whiston and Cronton | 791 | 90.0 | -14% |
| Page Moss | 1,196 | 98.3 | -7% |
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | +2% |
| Prescot North | 1,803 | 142.3 | +35% |
| Swanside | 264 | 25.9 | -75% |
| Stockbridge | 1,075 | 98.6 | -6% |
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 St Gabriels over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Centre Way | 40 |
| On or near Longview Drive | 31 |
| On or near Seel Road | 31 |
| On or near Kipling Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 29 |
| On or near Skipton Road | 23 |
| On or near Manley Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Gabriels 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 340 | 33.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 229 | 22.6% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 11.4% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 9.9% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 5.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
St Gabriels has an estimated population of 9,635. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Gabriels sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Gabriels |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.4% |
| Social rented homes | 26.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.4% |
Is St Gabriels a safe place to live?
St Gabriels recorded 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 St Gabriels?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in St Gabriels going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Gabriels was down 5% on the year before: 1,013 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,068 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Gabriels?
St Gabriels 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 St Gabriels. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.