Prescot Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Prescot recorded 328 crimes across a population of 40,205 residents, equating to a crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 people. This places the area 2.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, marking a slight improvement in overall safety compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.6% of all reported incidents (120 cases), followed by public order (13.4%) and anti-social behaviour (12.8%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of summer months in a built-up area within Knowsley, where prolonged daylight, school holidays, and local festivals may contribute to increased social interactions and associated risks. While violent crime remains a significant concern, the area's performance in anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) is 31% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or community engagement efforts may be mitigating some forms of disorder. The presence of public order offences at 72% above the UK average, however, highlights challenges in managing disturbances linked to summer events or alcohol consumption in communal spaces. This data reflects the combination of urban dynamics, where the density of the population and the character of Prescot as a mixed-use town with retail and residential zones create unique crime profiles distinct from more rural or industrial areas.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with drugs-related offences surging by 69.2% (from 13 to 22 cases), a sharp increase that may reflect heightened illicit activity during summer months or changes in policing focus. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 51.9% (27 to 41 cases), potentially linked to seasonal events or increased property neglect during holiday periods. In contrast, other theft offences fell by 52.9% (from 17 to 8 cases), suggesting either improved security measures or reduced opportunities for petty theft. The area's performance in certain categories diverges significantly from the UK average: violence and sexual offences. from 135 to 120 cases, remain 5% above the national benchmark (2.9 per 1,000). This discrepancy may be influenced by local factors such as the proximity to Knowsley's larger urban centres, where higher concentrations of population can amplify certain types of crime. Conversely, anti-social behaviour in Prescot (1.0 per 1,000) is 31% below the UK average, indicating that community-based interventions or environmental design features in the area may be effectively deterring low-level disorder. Residents should note that while the overall crime rate is slightly lower than the UK average, targeted vigilance around public order issues and drug-related activity remains crucial, particularly during peak summer hours when foot traffic and event attendance increase.

Prescot's crime rate in July 2024 (8.2 per 1,000) marked a 2.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a modest but consistent trend in reducing overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 11 crimes per day during the month, a figure that provides context for residents seeking to understand the frequency of incidents in their daily lives. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 123 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is comparable to other towns of similar size in the North West region. This statistic, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures due to regional variances in policing and reporting practices, offers a clear snapshot of the local crime burden. The decrease in the overall rate is likely influenced by a combination of factors, including the conclusion of the summer school term (which often correlates with reduced youth-related crime) and the implementation of local policing strategies targeting high-risk areas. However, the persistence of public order offences at 72% above the UK average underscores the need for sustained efforts in managing crowd-related incidents, particularly during the peak of the tourism season and local festivals that draw larger crowds to the area.