Prescot Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Prescot’s crime profile in January 2025, accounting for 40.1% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, was 8% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, underscoring a localised concentration of violent crime that stands out against national trends. The overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 for the area was 4.2% below the UK average of 7.1, a figure that reflects the relative safety of Prescot compared to other parts of the country. Anti-social behaviour (13.2% of all crimes) and public order offences (9.2%) followed as the next most common categories, illustrating the broader social challenges faced by the built-up area. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours—likely contributed to the lower incidence of outdoor crimes, such as vehicle theft and shoplifting, which are typically more prevalent in busier months. However, the rise in burglary and weapons-related incidents suggests that internal dynamics, such as increased domestic tensions or vulnerabilities in property security, may have played a role. These patterns are consistent with those seen in other post-industrial towns, where a mix of socio-economic factors and community structure can influence crime trends. The data also highlights the importance of distinguishing between violent and property crimes, as the former accounted for a larger share of incidents in Prescot, even as the overall rate remained below the UK average. This dual focus on violent crime and the broader crime mix provides a nuanced picture of the area’s challenges and opportunities for targeted interventions.

January 2025 saw a significant spike in burglary, with a 125% increase from four to nine incidents, marking one of the most substantial month-on-month changes in the area. This rise may be linked to seasonal factors, such as colder weather driving more indoor activity and potential vulnerabilities in residential security during the post-holiday period. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 37.9% (29 to 18), possibly reflecting reduced retail footfall and shorter trading hours typical of January. Violent crimes, while remaining the dominant category at 40.1% of total incidents, were 8% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, highlighting a localised trend in violence and sexual offences that contrasts with national patterns. Meanwhile, drugs-related offences fell by 57.1%, a decrease that may reflect targeted enforcement efforts or shifts in community behaviour during the winter months.

Prescot’s crime rate in January 2025 dropped by 8.6% compared to the previous month, falling from 7.4 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in post-industrial areas, where reduced foot traffic and shorter daylight hours may dampen opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately nine crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents assessing risk. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This rate is further contextualised by Prescot’s population of 40,205, which influences the scale at which crimes are distributed across the built-up area. While the daily figure may seem high, the monthly aggregate indicates that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis.