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Crime in Huyton

Huyton had 1,392 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 95.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 11 Knowsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Knowsley area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

L36, Knowsley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Huyton

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95.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 11Knowsley rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common563 in 3 months

Month by month

400 Mar 406 Apr 387 May 493 Jun 449 Jul 450 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Huyton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence56340%
anti-social behaviour19614%
drugs1329%
public order1309%
criminal damage1289%
theft635%
shoplifting473%
vehicle crime463%

Huyton against Knowsley

TypeHuyton per 1,000Middle Knowsley areaChange
Violence38.537.5▲ 8%
Burglary1.61.6▼ 21%
Vehicle crime3.12.5▲ 24%
Anti-social behaviour13.412.5▲ 51%
Theft and robbery5.75.7▲ 15%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Prescot115▲ 4%
Huyton95.2▲ 17%
Page Moss91▲ 11%
Roby85.2▲ 20%
Bowring Park80.3▲ 14%
Netherley66.9▲ 18%
Belle Vale60.8▲ 17%
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 Huyton a safe area?

Huyton had about 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 11 Knowsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Huyton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (563), followed by anti-social behaviour (196) and drugs (132).