Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L36 · Knowsley
228
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L28 · Knowsley
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Knowsley has less crime — 174 vs 228 incidents in February 2026.
Hyton saw somewhat more crime than Knowsley in February 2026 (228 vs 174 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hyton sees higher rates of Public order (26), while Knowsley has more Drugs (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Hyton — 174 vs 228 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Hyton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hyton saw higher rates of Public order while Knowsley had more Drugs. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 228).