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

L9 · Liverpool

353

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences152
  • Criminal damage & arson32
  • Drugs31

Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 353 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Crosby in April 2026 — 353 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31) and Anti-social behaviour (21), while Liverpool has more Criminal damage & arson (32) and Drugs (31). 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 353 incidents. That is 56% 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 Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 353).

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