Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L20 · Sefton
495
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 142 vs 495 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Knowsley in April 2026 — 495 incidents compared to 142, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (41). 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 Southport — 142 vs 495 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Southport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 495).