Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L27 · Liverpool
100
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Liverpool has less crime — 100 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley recorded notably higher crime than Liverpool in April 2026 — 235 vs 100 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (23), while Liverpool has more Public order (9). Knowsley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Liverpool is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 100 vs 235 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Liverpool is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Liverpool had more Public order. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 235).