Crime in St Michaels, Knowsley: statistics, rates and trends
953 crimes were recorded in St Michaels, Knowsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Michaels, Knowsley at a glance
- Crime trends in St Michaels, Knowsley
- Types of crime in St Michaels, Knowsley
- St Michaels, Knowsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Michaels, Knowsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Michaels, Knowsley
- Demographics of St Michaels, Knowsley
- Questions about crime in St Michaels, Knowsley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (472), drugs (132) and public order (86) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,477th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | St Michaels, Knowsley | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 953 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.7 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,508 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Michaels, Knowsley peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,264 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (914). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 953 | 90.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 914 | 87.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 946 | 90.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,200 | 114.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,255 | 119.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,264 | 120.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,106 | 105.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,152 | 109.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,016 | 96.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 72 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Michaels, Knowsley recorded notably more drugs (3.8 times the national rate), other crime (62% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (31% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (58% below) and other theft (57% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 100 to 132 and other crime rose from 31 to 36, while other theft fell from 38 to 29 and criminal damage and arson fell from 91 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 472 | 44.9 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Drugs | 132 | 12.6 | 3.3 | +32% |
| Public order | 86 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 6.5 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.4 | 2.1 | +16% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Michaels, Knowsley; the highest is Prescot North (139.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanside (25.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Michaels, Knowsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | +8% |
| Stockbridge | 1,065 | 97.7 | +8% |
| St Gabriels | 1,015 | 105.3 | +16% |
| Roby | 681 | 68.0 | -25% |
| Prescot North | 1,767 | 139.5 | +54% |
| Swanside | 256 | 25.1 | -72% |
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | +18% |
| Whiston and Cronton | 797 | 90.7 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in St Michaels, Knowsley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Alt Bridge Road” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alt Bridge Road | 67 |
| On or near Pennard Avenue | 48 |
| On or near Layford Road | 36 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 32 |
| On or near Edenfield Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Warwick Close | 30 |
| On or near Hurst Park Drive | 29 |
| On or near Mosscroft Close | 29 |
| On or near Primrose Drive | 27 |
| On or near Homestead Close | 24 |
Of the 885 crimes in St Michaels, Knowsley with a recorded outcome, 15% 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 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 402 | 45.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 137 | 15.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 72 | 8.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
St Michaels, Knowsley has an estimated population of 10,508 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), more households without a car (39%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Michaels, Knowsley average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Michaels, Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 55.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St Michaels, Knowsley a safe place to live?
St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,477th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and other crime.
What is the most common crime in St Michaels, Knowsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 472 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (132).
Is crime in St Michaels, Knowsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Michaels, Knowsley was up 4% on the year before: 953 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 914 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Michaels, Knowsley?
About 10,508 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Michaels, Knowsley?
St Michaels, 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.