Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L17 · Liverpool
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L31 · Sefton
80
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Maghull has less crime — 80 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Maghull in February 2026 — 247 incidents compared to 80, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30) and Shoplifting (26), while Maghull has more Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (9). Liverpool sits above the national average for recorded crime while Maghull is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Maghull recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 80 vs 247 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Maghull 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 Shoplifting while Maghull had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Maghull recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 247).