Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L2 · Liverpool
1,569
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L5 · Liverpool
632
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 632 vs 1,569 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Liverpool in April 2026 — 1,569 vs 632 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (186), while Liverpool has more Public order (70). 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 — 632 vs 1,569 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Liverpool had more Public order. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (632 vs 1,569).