Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L31 · Sefton
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Maghull has less crime — 96 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley saw somewhat more crime than Maghull in April 2026 (142 vs 96 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Maghull has more Criminal damage & arson (14). 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, Maghull recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 96 vs 142 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Maghull is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Maghull had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Maghull recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 142).