Crime in Stockbridge: statistics, rates and trends
1,065 crimes were recorded in Stockbridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stockbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Stockbridge
- Types of crime in Stockbridge
- Stockbridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stockbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stockbridge
- Demographics of Stockbridge
- Questions about crime in Stockbridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (436), drugs (124) and public order (104) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,290th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stockbridge | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,065 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.7 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,902 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stockbridge peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,361 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (926). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,065 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,054 | 96.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,180 | 108.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,345 | 123.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,360 | 124.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,361 | 124.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,120 | 102.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 926 | 84.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,035 | 94.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stockbridge recorded notably more drugs (3.5 times the national rate), public order (43% above the national rate) and other theft (38% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (63% below) and anti-social behaviour (38% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 79 to 124.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 436 | 40.0 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Drugs | 124 | 11.4 | 3.3 | +57% |
| Public order | 104 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 9.4 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 9.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 97 | 8.9 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stockbridge; the highest is Prescot North (139.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanside (25.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stockbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | +1% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | -7% |
| Prescot North | 1,767 | 139.5 | +43% |
| Swanside | 256 | 25.1 | -74% |
| Roby | 681 | 68.0 | -30% |
| St Gabriels | 1,015 | 105.3 | +8% |
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | +10% |
| Whiston and Cronton | 797 | 90.7 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Stockbridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near Lathom Close | 69 |
| On or near Little Moss Hey | 50 |
| On or near Waterpark Drive | 45 |
| On or near Round Hey | 40 |
| On or near Ontario Way | 39 |
| On or near Burrowdale Road | 34 |
| On or near Marled Hey | 31 |
| On or near Boydell Close | 29 |
| On or near Ogle Way | 26 |
Of the 962 crimes in Stockbridge with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 103 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 383 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 245 | 25.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 70 | 7.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
Stockbridge has an estimated population of 10,902 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (46%, against 17%), more households without a car (41%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stockbridge average decile 1.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Stockbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 67.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Stockbridge a safe place to live?
Stockbridge recorded 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,290th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Stockbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 436 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (124).
Is crime in Stockbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stockbridge was up 1% on the year before: 1,065 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,054 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stockbridge?
About 10,902 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stockbridge?
Stockbridge 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.