Crime in Whiston and Cronton: statistics, rates and trends
797 crimes were recorded in Whiston and Cronton 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 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whiston and Cronton at a glance
- Crime trends in Whiston and Cronton
- Types of crime in Whiston and Cronton
- Whiston and Cronton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whiston and Cronton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whiston and Cronton
- Demographics of Whiston and Cronton
- Questions about crime in Whiston and Cronton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (360), anti-social behaviour (104) and criminal damage and arson (78) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,480th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Whiston and Cronton | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 797 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.7 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,791 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whiston and Cronton peaked in the year to August 2021 (948 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (681). 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 | 797 | 90.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 753 | 85.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 681 | 77.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 814 | 92.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 827 | 94.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 948 | 107.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 745 | 84.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 738 | 83.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 852 | 96.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whiston and Cronton recorded notably more drugs (2.5 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (32% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (49% below) and burglary (36% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 43 to 71 and violence and sexual offences rose from 302 to 360, while public order fell from 83 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 360 | 41.0 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 11.8 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 8.9 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Drugs | 71 | 8.1 | 3.3 | +65% |
| Public order | 66 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whiston and Cronton; the highest is Prescot North (139.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Halewood North (40.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whiston and Cronton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | +18% |
| St Gabriels | 1,015 | 105.3 | +16% |
| Prescot North | 1,767 | 139.5 | +54% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | 0% |
| Roby | 681 | 68.0 | -25% |
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | +8% |
| Stockbridge | 1,065 | 97.7 | +8% |
| Halewood North | 329 | 40.4 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Whiston and Cronton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kingsnorth” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kingsnorth | 56 |
| On or near Meadway | 51 |
| On or near Hostock Close | 49 |
| On or near Dursley | 31 |
| On or near Jubilee Drive | 27 |
| On or near Simons Close | 26 |
| On or near Cronton Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Hulton Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Croftwood Grove | 20 |
| On or near Scott Avenue | 19 |
Of the 693 crimes in Whiston and Cronton with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 104 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 272 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 152 | 21.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Whiston and Cronton has an estimated population of 8,791 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whiston and Cronton average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Whiston and Cronton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Whiston and Cronton a safe place to live?
Whiston and Cronton 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 1,480th 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 Whiston and Cronton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 360 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (104).
Is crime in Whiston and Cronton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whiston and Cronton was up 6% on the year before: 797 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 753 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whiston and Cronton?
About 8,791 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whiston and Cronton?
Whiston and Cronton 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.