Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L31 · Sefton
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Maghull has less crime — 96 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley recorded notably higher crime than Maghull in April 2026 — 235 vs 96 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (23), while Maghull has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Knowsley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Maghull is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Maghull recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 96 vs 235 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Maghull 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 Maghull had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Maghull recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 235).