Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L2 · Liverpool
1,569
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L29 · Sefton
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sefton has less crime — 37 vs 1,569 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Sefton in April 2026 — 1,569 incidents compared to 37, a 42.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (310), while Sefton has more Public order (6). Liverpool sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sefton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 37 vs 1,569 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Sefton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs while Sefton had more Public order. Overall, Sefton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 1,569).