Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L1 · Liverpool
1,659
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L8 · Liverpool
663
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 663 vs 1,659 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Liverpool in April 2026 — 1,659 incidents compared to 663, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (176), while Liverpool has more Vehicle crime (57). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 663 vs 1,659 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Liverpool had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (663 vs 1,659).