Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L39 · Lancashire
60
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ormskirk has less crime — 60 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Knowsley recorded notably higher crime than Ormskirk in February 2026 — 100 vs 60 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (11), while Ormskirk has more 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, Ormskirk recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 60 vs 100 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Ormskirk is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Ormskirk had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ormskirk recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 100).