Crime in Whitefield, Knowsley: statistics, rates and trends
778 crimes were recorded in Whitefield, Knowsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whitefield, Knowsley at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitefield, Knowsley
- Types of crime in Whitefield, Knowsley
- Whitefield, Knowsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whitefield, Knowsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitefield, Knowsley
- Demographics of Whitefield, Knowsley
- Questions about crime in Whitefield, Knowsley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (364), criminal damage and arson (94) and drugs (71) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,945th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Whitefield, Knowsley | Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 778 | 14,983 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.0 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,103 | 162,565 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Whitefield, Knowsley of any year here (778 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 778 | 77.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 883 | 87.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 792 | 78.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 955 | 94.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,084 | 107.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,014 | 100.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 960 | 95.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 875 | 86.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 881 | 87.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whitefield, Knowsley recorded notably more drugs (2.1 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (38% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (60% below) and anti-social behaviour (59% below). On the year before, public order fell from 96 to 65 and other theft fell from 44 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 364 | 36.0 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Drugs | 71 | 7.0 | 3.3 | -24% |
| Public order | 65 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 6.3 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whitefield, Knowsley; the highest is Northwood, Knowsley (175.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanside (25.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitefield, Knowsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryfield | 1,036 | 88.3 | +15% |
| Shevington | 694 | 56.5 | -27% |
| Northwood | 2,047 | 175.3 | +128% |
| Stockbridge | 1,065 | 97.7 | +27% |
| Page Moss | 1,197 | 98.4 | +28% |
| Prescot North | 1,767 | 139.5 | +81% |
| Swanside | 256 | 25.1 | -67% |
| St Michaels | 953 | 90.7 | +18% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Whitefield, Knowsley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Marnwood Road” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marnwood Road | 42 |
| On or near Downgreen Close | 39 |
| On or near Delaware Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Hall Drive | 30 |
| On or near Elstead Road | 29 |
| On or near Dagnall Road | 25 |
| On or near Marbury Road | 23 |
| On or near Beech Close | 20 |
| On or near Chestnut Grove | 20 |
| On or near Austin Close | 17 |
Of the 714 crimes in Whitefield, Knowsley with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 328 | 45.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 21.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Whitefield, Knowsley has an estimated population of 10,103 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%), more households without a car (37%, against 23%) and more social housing (25%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitefield, Knowsley average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Whitefield, Knowsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 55.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Whitefield, Knowsley a safe place to live?
Whitefield, Knowsley recorded 77.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,945th 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 Whitefield, Knowsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 364 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (94).
Is crime in Whitefield, Knowsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitefield, Knowsley was down 12% on the year before: 778 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 883 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitefield, Knowsley?
About 10,103 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitefield, Knowsley?
Whitefield, 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.