Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L36 · Knowsley
242
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 242 incidents in April 2026.
Hyton recorded notably higher crime than Crosby in April 2026 — 242 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Hyton has more Criminal damage & arson (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Crosby recorded fewer crimes than Hyton — 156 vs 242 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Hyton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hyton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 242).