Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L8 · Liverpool
663
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 142 vs 663 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Knowsley in April 2026 — 663 incidents compared to 142, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Anti-social behaviour (18), while Liverpool has more Drugs (70) and Vehicle crime (57). 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 663 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Liverpool had more Drugs and Vehicle crime. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 663).