Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L1 · Liverpool
1,659
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 235 vs 1,659 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Knowsley in April 2026 — 1,659 incidents compared to 235, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (31), while Liverpool has more Shoplifting (176). 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 Liverpool — 235 vs 1,659 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Liverpool had more Shoplifting. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (235 vs 1,659).