Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L36 · Knowsley
242
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 235 vs 242 incidents in April 2026.
Hyton and Knowsley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 242 and 235 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hyton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Knowsley has more Drugs (23). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Hyton — 235 vs 242 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Hyton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hyton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Knowsley had more Drugs. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (235 vs 242).