Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L1 · Liverpool
1,430
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 174 vs 1,430 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Knowsley in February 2026 — 1,430 incidents compared to 174, a 8.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14), while Liverpool has more Shoplifting (177). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 174 vs 1,430 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Liverpool had more Shoplifting. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 1,430).