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Crime in Knotty Ash

Knotty Ash had 241 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 35th of 43 Liverpool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 41% below the middle Liverpool area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

L14, Liverpool · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Knotty Ash

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67.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
35 of 43Liverpool rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common106 in 3 months

Month by month

108 Mar 70 Apr 93 May 83 Jun 87 Jul 71 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Knotty Ash. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10644%
public order2912%
criminal damage219%
theft177%
anti-social behaviour177%
vehicle crime115%
shoplifting115%
drugs73%

Knotty Ash against Liverpool

TypeKnotty Ash per 1,000Middle Liverpool areaChange
Violence29.644.9▼ 24%
Burglary1.12.5–
Vehicle crime3.13.9–
Anti-social behaviour4.813▼ 29%
Theft and robbery78.40%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stoneycroft193▲ 28%
Old Swan131.1▲ 3%
Dovecot89.6▲ 12%
Bowring Park80.3▲ 14%
West Derby76.5▲ 29%
Broad Green69.30%
Knotty Ash67.4▼ 11%
See every Liverpool area ranked on the crime in Liverpool page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Knotty Ash a safe area?

Knotty Ash had about 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 35 of 43 Liverpool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Knotty Ash?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (106), followed by public order (29) and criminal damage (21).