Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L36 · Knowsley
228
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L34 · Knowsley
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Knowsley has less crime — 100 vs 228 incidents in February 2026.
Hyton recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in February 2026 — 228 vs 100 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hyton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (30) and Public order (26), while Knowsley has more Shoplifting (20) and Drugs (11). Hyton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Knowsley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Hyton — 100 vs 228 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Knowsley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hyton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Knowsley had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 228).