Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L27 · Liverpool
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Liverpool has less crime — 109 vs 174 incidents in February 2026.
Knowsley recorded notably higher crime than Liverpool in February 2026 — 174 vs 109 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (15), while Liverpool has more Public order (12). 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, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 109 vs 174 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Liverpool had more Public order. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (109 vs 174).