Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L1 · Liverpool
1,659
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L12 · Liverpool
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Liverpool has less crime — 162 vs 1,659 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Liverpool in April 2026 — 1,659 incidents compared to 162, a 10.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (322) and Shoplifting (176), while Liverpool has more Anti-social behaviour (28) and Criminal damage & arson (17). 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, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 162 vs 1,659 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs and Shoplifting while Liverpool had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 1,659).