Crosby vs Sefton — 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

Sefton

L29 · Sefton

37

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting11
  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Public order6

Sefton has less crime — 37 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Crosby recorded substantially more crime than Sefton in April 2026 — 156 incidents compared to 37, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21), while Sefton has more Public order (6). 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 Sefton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than Crosby — 37 vs 156 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Sefton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Sefton had more Public order. Overall, Sefton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 156).

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