Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L9 · Liverpool
353
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 353 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).