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Crime in Roby

Roby had 1,717 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 85.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 11 Knowsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% below the middle Knowsley area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

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

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85.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 11Knowsley rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common725 in 3 months

Month by month

504 Mar 470 Apr 456 May 625 Jun 564 Jul 528 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence72542%
anti-social behaviour24814%
public order17110%
criminal damage1619%
drugs1398%
theft714%
vehicle crime563%
shoplifting422%

Roby against Knowsley

TypeRoby per 1,000Middle Knowsley areaChange
Violence3637.5▲ 17%
Burglary1.31.6▼ 30%
Vehicle crime2.82.5▲ 37%
Anti-social behaviour12.312.5▲ 57%
Theft and robbery5.15.7▲ 13%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Huyton95.2▲ 17%
Page Moss91▲ 11%
Dovecot89.6▲ 12%
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 Roby a safe area?

Roby had about 85.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 11 Knowsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Roby?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (725), followed by anti-social behaviour (248) and public order (171).