Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L2 · Liverpool
1,569
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L4 · Liverpool
608
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 608 vs 1,569 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Liverpool in April 2026 — 1,569 incidents compared to 608, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (310) and Shoplifting (186), while Liverpool has more Public order (55) and Criminal damage & arson (52). 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 — 608 vs 1,569 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs and Shoplifting while Liverpool had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (608 vs 1,569).