Prescot Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Prescot's crime rate stood at 9.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 5.9% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, translates to a tangible risk for residents: one in every 111 people in the area experienced a reported crime during the month. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.1% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.1%) and public order offences (10.5%). These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up district within Knowsley, where population density and social dynamics may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—likely influenced these trends, as increased outdoor activity and tourism can heighten opportunities for both violent and public order offences. Anti-social behaviour in Prescot was 12% below the UK average, a deviation that may reflect local initiatives or demographic factors specific to the area. Meanwhile, property-related crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime were lower than the UK average, though the sharp rise in burglary (57.1% month-on-month) suggests a need for further analysis of underlying causes. The overall crime profile illustrates a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with violence and sexual offences emerging as a persistent concern for the community.

June 2023 marked a significant increase in theft from the person, with a 100% rise from zero to one reported incident. This sudden spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened awareness or changes in local patterns during the summer months. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 58.3%, and burglary increased by 57.1%, suggesting potential links to seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity or property vulnerability during longer daylight hours. In contrast, public order offences declined by 11.6%, and both robbery and possession of weapons fell by 50%, indicating possible successes in targeted policing efforts or shifts in community behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000—34% above the UK average—suggesting ongoing challenges in addressing violent crime in the area.

Prescot's crime rate in June 2023 rose to 9.0 per 1,000 residents, a 12.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.0 per 1,000. This shift translates to approximately 12 crimes reported daily in the area, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 111 residents, a metric that provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime in everyday life. With a population of 40,205, the rate reflects both the scale of incidents and the density of the built-up area. While the increase is modest, the daily crime count highlights the need for vigilance in public spaces, particularly during summer evenings when activity levels are high. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a slightly higher risk compared to the UK average.