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Crime in Cronton

Cronton had 35 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 55.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 1 Knowsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Knowsley area. Crime was down 52% on the three months before.

WA8, Knowsley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Cronton

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55.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 1Knowsley rank1st is the highest rate
-52%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 28 Apr 34 May 15 Jun 13 Jul 7 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Cronton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1337%
public order720%
anti-social behaviour514%
vehicle crime39%
burglary26%
theft26%
weapons26%
criminal damage13%

Cronton against Knowsley

TypeCronton per 1,000Middle Knowsley areaChange
Violence20.720.7▼ 54%
Burglary3.23.2–
Vehicle crime4.84.8–
Anti-social behaviour88–
Theft and robbery3.23.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hough Green87.6▼ 12%
Lunts Heath79.4▲ 59%
Cronton55.8▼ 52%
Farnworth51▲ 44%
Parklands49.7▼ 23%
Upton44.9▲ 2%
Upton Rocks39.6▼ 24%
See every Knowsley area ranked on the crime in Knowsley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Cronton a safe area?

Cronton had about 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 1 Knowsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cronton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (13), followed by public order (7) and anti-social behaviour (5).