Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA8 · Halton
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 235 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.
Runcorn saw somewhat more crime than Knowsley in April 2026 (274 vs 235 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (23), while Runcorn has more Public order (40). 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 Runcorn — 235 vs 274 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Runcorn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Runcorn had more Public order. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (235 vs 274).