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

L27 · Liverpool

100

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Public order9

Liverpool has less crime — 100 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Crosby recorded notably higher crime than Liverpool in April 2026 — 156 vs 100 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Liverpool has more Public order (9). 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, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Crosby — 100 vs 156 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Liverpool is also below the national average for crime.

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 Public order. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 156).

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