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Burglary Rates in Northwood

Knowsley, North West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Northwood recorded 49 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

49

3.27 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,497

166.6 per 1,000 residents

3% below the UK average92% above the North West regional average

How does Northwood rank?

Within Knowsley

1 of 15 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

62th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
6
8
3
2
3
9
1
3
3
5
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
896
36%
Other Crime
763
31%
Anti-social Behaviour
375
15%
Drug Offences
198
8%
Shoplifting
147
6%
Burglary
49
2%
Vehicle Crime
46
2%
Robbery
16
1%
Theft from Person
7
0%

Property mix in Northwood

Source: Census 2021 · 6,313 households

Detached 10%Semi-detached 34%Terraced 43%Flats 13%

The most common property type in Northwood is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Northwood homeowners

Most homes in Northwood are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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