Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L30 · Sefton
289
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 235 vs 289 incidents in April 2026.
Southport saw somewhat more crime than Knowsley in April 2026 (289 vs 235 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (23), while Southport has more Public order (34). 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 Southport — 235 vs 289 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (235 vs 289).