Crime in Whiston and Cronton: statistics, rates and trends
791 crimes were recorded in Whiston and Cronton in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Whiston and Cronton
- Questions about crime in Whiston and Cronton
- About this data
791 crimes were recorded in Whiston and Cronton in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 353 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whiston and Cronton has the 1,496th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whiston and Cronton | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 791 | 15,048 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.0 | 92.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,791 | 162,565 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whiston and Cronton was highest in the year to July 2021 (946 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (692). 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 | 791 | 90.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 742 | 84.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 692 | 78.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 829 | 94.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 805 | 91.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 946 | 107.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 764 | 86.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 737 | 83.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 822 | 93.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whiston and Cronton 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 criminal damage and arson, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+70%) and violence and sexual offences (+20%). The largest falls were in other crime (-18%) and vehicle crime (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 353 | 40.2 | 1.17 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 11.9 | 0.78 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 8.5 | 1.26 | -16% |
| Public order | 71 | 8.1 | 1.22 | -15% |
| Drugs | 68 | 7.7 | 2.37 | +70% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.4 | 0.48 | -16% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.0 | 0.58 | +20% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.0 | 0.97 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.0 | 0.25 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 0.94 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.69 | +150% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -71% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Whiston and Cronton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whiston and Cronton recorded 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whiston and Cronton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whiston and Cronton recorded 105 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 up 5% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whiston and Cronton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whiston and Cronton recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whiston and Cronton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whiston and Cronton recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whiston and Cronton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whiston and Cronton recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whiston and Cronton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whiston and Cronton recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whiston and Cronton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whiston and Cronton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whiston and Cronton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whiston and Cronton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whiston and Cronton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whiston and Cronton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whiston and Cronton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whiston and Cronton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whiston and Cronton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whiston and Cronton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whiston and Cronton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whiston and Cronton recorded 5 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 up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whiston and Cronton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whiston and Cronton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Whiston and Cronton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whiston and Cronton 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whiston and Cronton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whiston and Cronton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whiston and Cronton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescot South | 1,125 | 107.2 | +19% |
| St Gabriels | 1,013 | 105.1 | +17% |
| Prescot North | 1,803 | 142.3 | +58% |
| St Michaels | 954 | 90.8 | +1% |
| Roby | 675 | 67.4 | -25% |
| Page Moss | 1,196 | 98.3 | +9% |
| Stockbridge | 1,075 | 98.6 | +10% |
| Halewood North | 340 | 41.8 | -54% |
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 Whiston and Cronton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kingsnorth | 62 |
| On or near Meadway | 53 |
| On or near Hostock Close | 52 |
| On or near Dursley | 28 |
| On or near Cronton Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Jubilee Drive | 24 |
| On or near Simons Close | 21 |
| On or near Hulton Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Croftwood Grove | 17 |
| On or near Fox'S Bank Lane | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whiston and Cronton 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 | 259 | 32.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 156 | 19.7% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 13.3% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 13.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 6.1% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Whiston and Cronton has an estimated population of 8,791. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whiston and Cronton sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whiston and Cronton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.8% |
Is Whiston and Cronton a safe place to live?
Whiston and Cronton recorded 90.0 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 Whiston and Cronton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Whiston and Cronton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whiston and Cronton was up 7% on the year before: 791 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 742 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whiston and Cronton?
Whiston and Cronton 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 Whiston and Cronton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.