Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L1 · Liverpool
1,445
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L9 · Liverpool
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 291 vs 1,445 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Liverpool in February 2026 — 1,445 incidents compared to 291, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (244) and Shoplifting (177), while Liverpool has more Public order (29) and Anti-social behaviour (23). 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 February 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 291 vs 1,445 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs and Shoplifting while Liverpool had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (291 vs 1,445).