Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA16 · Cheshire East
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L17 · Liverpool
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knutsford has less crime — 47 vs 293 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Knutsford in April 2026 — 293 incidents compared to 47, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knutsford sees higher rates of Public order (7) and Shoplifting (5), while Liverpool has more Vehicle crime (28) and Anti-social behaviour (27). Knutsford is below the national average while Liverpool is above, making Knutsford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Knutsford recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 47 vs 293 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Knutsford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knutsford saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Liverpool had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 293).