Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L9 · Liverpool
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 174 vs 291 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in February 2026 — 291 vs 174 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (15), while Liverpool has more Public order (29). 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 Liverpool — 174 vs 291 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Liverpool had more Public order. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 291).