Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L14 · Liverpool
240
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 235 vs 240 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley and Liverpool recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 235 and 240 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (23), while Liverpool has more Public order (24). 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 240 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Liverpool had more Public order. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (235 vs 240).