Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L17 · Liverpool
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 235 vs 293 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool saw somewhat more crime than Knowsley in April 2026 (293 vs 235 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (23), while Liverpool has more Vehicle crime (28). 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 293 incidents. That is 20% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (235 vs 293).