Crime in St Michaels, Knowsley: statistics, rates and trends
954 crimes were recorded in St Michaels, Knowsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Michaels, Knowsley
- Questions about crime in St Michaels, Knowsley
- About this data
954 crimes were recorded in St Michaels, Knowsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 471 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Michaels, Knowsley has the 1,472nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Michaels, Knowsley | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 954 | 15,048 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.8 | 92.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,508 | 162,565 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Michaels, Knowsley was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,290 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (927). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 954 | 90.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 927 | 88.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 966 | 91.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,182 | 112.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,290 | 122.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,264 | 120.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,082 | 103.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,158 | 110.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 990 | 94.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 73 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Michaels, 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, drugs, other crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+25%). The largest falls were in other theft (-24%) and anti-social behaviour (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 471 | 44.8 | 1.31 | +6% |
| Drugs | 128 | 12.2 | 3.73 | +25% |
| Public order | 81 | 7.7 | 1.16 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 7.4 | 1.09 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 6.4 | 0.42 | -22% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.1 | 1.49 | +3% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.8 | 0.43 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.5 | 0.50 | +86% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 0.59 | +16% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.69 | -61% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.49 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 0.03 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Michaels, Knowsley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 49.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Michaels, Knowsley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Michaels, Knowsley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Michaels, Knowsley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Michaels, Knowsley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Michaels, Knowsley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Michaels, Knowsley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Michaels, Knowsley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Michaels, Knowsley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Michaels, Knowsley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Michaels, Knowsley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Michaels, Knowsley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Michaels, Knowsley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Michaels, Knowsley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Michaels, Knowsley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Michaels, Knowsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Moss | 1,196 | 98.3 | +8% |
| Stockbridge | 1,075 | 98.6 | +9% |
| St Gabriels | 1,013 | 105.1 | +16% |
| Roby | 675 | 67.4 | -26% |
| Prescot North | 1,803 | 142.3 | +57% |
| Swanside | 264 | 25.9 | -72% |
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | +18% |
| Whiston and Cronton | 791 | 90.0 | -1% |
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 Michaels, Knowsley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alt Bridge Road | 70 |
| On or near Pennard Avenue | 51 |
| On or near Layford Road | 37 |
| On or near Edenfield Crescent | 36 |
| On or near Warwick Close | 33 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 32 |
| On or near Hurst Park Drive | 29 |
| On or near Primrose Drive | 27 |
| On or near Mosscroft Close | 26 |
| On or near Homestead Close | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Michaels, 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 392 | 41.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 153 | 16.0% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 10.7% |
| Local resolution | 73 | 7.7% |
| Not recorded | 67 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
St Michaels, Knowsley has an estimated population of 10,508. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Michaels, Knowsley sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Michaels, Knowsley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.0% |
| Social rented homes | 36.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 55.9% |
Is St Michaels, Knowsley a safe place to live?
St Michaels, Knowsley recorded 90.8 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 Michaels, Knowsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (128).
Is crime in St Michaels, Knowsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Michaels, Knowsley was up 3% on the year before: 954 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 927 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Michaels, Knowsley?
St Michaels, Knowsley 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 Michaels, Knowsley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.