Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA7 · Halton
224
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 142 vs 224 incidents in April 2026.
Runcorn recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in April 2026 — 224 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Anti-social behaviour (18), while Runcorn has more Public order (26) and Other crime (16). 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 Runcorn — 142 vs 224 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Runcorn 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 Runcorn had more Public order and Other crime. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 224).