Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L16 · Liverpool
99
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L5 · Liverpool
594
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 99 vs 594 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Liverpool in February 2026 — 594 incidents compared to 99, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12) and Anti-social behaviour (11), while Liverpool has more Drugs (85) and Public order (64). Liverpool is below the national average while Liverpool is above, making Liverpool the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 99 vs 594 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Liverpool is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Liverpool had more Drugs and Public order. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (99 vs 594).