Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L14 · Liverpool
240
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 142 vs 240 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in April 2026 — 240 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Liverpool has more Public order (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 142 vs 240 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Liverpool had more Public order. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 240).