Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L36 · Knowsley
228
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L29 · Sefton
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sefton has less crime — 28 vs 228 incidents in February 2026.
Hyton recorded substantially more crime than Sefton in February 2026 — 228 incidents compared to 28, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hyton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (30) and Public order (26), while Sefton has more Drugs (3) and Shoplifting (3). Hyton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sefton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than Hyton — 28 vs 228 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Sefton 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 Sefton had more Drugs and Shoplifting. Overall, Sefton recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 228).