Crime Statistics for Knowsley
How safe is Knowsley?
The total crime offences in the 12 months to June 2025 was 13,149. Knowsley's crime safety rating is Average with 80.9 crimes per 1,000 people compared to the national figures of 67 crime offences in England and 73 in Wales.
| Offence Type | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
Violence against the person | 5,667 | 43.1% |
Theft offences | 2,227 | 16.9% |
Criminal damage and arson | 1,502 | 11.4% |
Public order offences | 1,430 | 10.9% |
Drug offences | 1,346 | 10.2% |
Sexual offences | 397 | 3.0% |
Miscellaneous crimes against society | 358 | 2.7% |
Possession of weapons offences | 131 | 1.0% |
Robbery | 91 | 0.7% |
| Total | 13,149 | 100% |
Source: ONS Centre for Crime and Justice – Police recorded crime figures by Police Force Area and Community Safety Partnership areas.
Theft offences distribution
Violence against the person