Prescot Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Prescot's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 13% above the UK average of 7.7. This divergence reflects a combination of local factors and national trends, with the area's built-up character and proximity to Knowsley's urban core likely contributing to its elevated rate. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.5% of all incidents, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (32% above). Public order offences also saw a marked increase, at 89% above the UK average, a figure that may be partly explained by the seasonal context of October, with darker evenings and Halloween-related activities potentially exacerbating tensions. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average by 13%, remained a notable category, comprising 12.8% of total crimes. These patterns suggest a mix of persistent issues and seasonal influences, with the area's demographic and geographic characteristics likely shaping the crime profile. The higher incidence of violent crime compared to the UK average may indicate a need for targeted interventions, though the exact drivers remain to be fully understood. The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and reduced daylight hours, may have further influenced crime patterns, particularly in public spaces where visibility is diminished.

October saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft and robbery both increasing by 100% compared to the previous month, rising from zero to two and one incidents respectively. This surge may be linked to Halloween activities. Meanwhile, possession of weapons rose by 66.7%, from three to five incidents, a change that could reflect heightened tensions during darker evenings. Conversely, other crime and other theft both declined, with the latter falling by 25% to nine incidents. These decreases contrast with the overall upward trend in violent crime, which remains 32% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average by 13%, still accounts for 12.8% of all crimes, highlighting its persistent role in local crime dynamics. The stark disparity between Prescot's public order offences (89% above the UK average) and vehicle crime (29% below) underscores the uneven distribution of criminal activity across categories.

Prescot's crime rate for October 2025 rose to 8.7 per 1,000 residents, a 2.6% increase from the previous month's 8.5 per 1,000. This places the area 13% above the UK average, a gap that has remained consistent despite seasonal fluctuations. On a daily basis, Prescot recorded approximately 11 crimes per day in October, a figure that reflects the area's density and population dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 115 residents, a metric that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. While this rate is higher than the UK average, Prescot's built-up character and proximity to Knowsley's urban infrastructure may contribute to a higher baseline of activity compared to more rural or sparsely populated regions. The slight month-on-month increase suggests a persistent trend rather than a sudden spike, though specific crime type shifts may offer further insight.