Crosby vs Knowsley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Crosby

L23 · Liverpool

156

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Shoplifting31
  • Anti-social behaviour21

Knowsley

L34 · Knowsley

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Shoplifting27
  • Anti-social behaviour18

Knowsley has less crime — 142 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Crosby and Knowsley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 156 and 142 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Crosby or Knowsley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Crosby — 142 vs 156 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Crosby and Knowsley?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Crosby recorded 53 incidents of this type vs 44 in Knowsley. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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