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

L7 · Liverpool

691

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences291
  • Public order72
  • Drugs67

Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 691 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Crosby in April 2026 — 691 incidents compared to 156, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31) and Anti-social behaviour (21), while Liverpool has more Public order (72) and Drugs (67). 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 691 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.

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 and Anti-social behaviour while Liverpool had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 691).

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