Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L17 · Liverpool
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L4 · Liverpool
641
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 247 vs 641 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Liverpool in February 2026 — 641 incidents compared to 247, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30) and Shoplifting (26), while Liverpool has more Drugs (88) and Public order (61). 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 — 247 vs 641 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Liverpool had more Drugs and Public order. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (247 vs 641).