Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L29 · Sefton
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sefton has less crime — 37 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley recorded substantially more crime than Sefton in April 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 37, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18), while Sefton has more Public order (6). 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, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 37 vs 142 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Sefton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Sefton had more Public order. Overall, Sefton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 142).