Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley recorded notably higher crime than Crosby in April 2026 — 235 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Knowsley has more Drugs (23). 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 Knowsley — 156 vs 235 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Knowsley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Knowsley had more Drugs. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 235).