Knowsley vs Liverpool — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Knowsley

L34 · Knowsley

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Shoplifting27
  • Anti-social behaviour18

Liverpool

L5 · Liverpool

632

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences231
  • Public order70
  • Drugs58

Knowsley has less crime — 142 vs 632 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Knowsley in April 2026 — 632 incidents compared to 142, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Anti-social behaviour (18), while Liverpool has more Public order (70) and Drugs (58). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Knowsley or Liverpool safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 142 vs 632 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Knowsley and Liverpool?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Liverpool had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 632).

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