Crosby vs Liverpool — 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

Liverpool

L12 · Liverpool

162

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Crosby and Liverpool recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 156 and 162 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Liverpool has more Criminal damage & arson (17). 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 Liverpool safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Crosby recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 156 vs 162 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Liverpool had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 162).

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