Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L16 · Liverpool
99
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Liverpool has less crime — 99 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Knowsley and Liverpool recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 100 and 99 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20) and Drugs (11), while Liverpool has more Criminal damage & arson (12) and Anti-social behaviour (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 99 vs 100 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Liverpool is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Drugs while Liverpool had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (99 vs 100).