Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L30 · Sefton
289
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 142 vs 289 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in April 2026 — 289 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Southport has more Public order (34). 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 289 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 289).