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Crime in Prescot

Prescot had 1,220 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 115 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 11 Knowsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% above the middle Knowsley area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

L34, Knowsley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Prescot

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115crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 11Knowsley rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common506 in 3 months

Month by month

411 Mar 382 Apr 380 May 434 Jun 412 Jul 374 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence50641%
anti-social behaviour16013%
shoplifting12510%
public order1109%
drugs938%
criminal damage907%
theft565%
other crime292%

Prescot against Knowsley

TypePrescot per 1,000Middle Knowsley areaChange
Violence47.737.5▲ 10%
Burglary1.11.6▼ 14%
Vehicle crime1.52.5▼ 36%
Anti-social behaviour15.112.5▲ 33%
Theft and robbery6.45.7▲ 13%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Whiston118.3▲ 6%
Prescot115▲ 4%
Huyton95.2▲ 17%
Grange Park82▲ 56%
Brown Edge72.3▲ 40%
Eccleston Hill71.5▲ 71%
Portico67.8▲ 60%
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 Prescot a safe area?

Prescot had about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 11 Knowsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Prescot?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (506), followed by anti-social behaviour (160) and shoplifting (125).