Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L31 · Sefton
80
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Maghull has less crime — 80 vs 174 incidents in February 2026.
Knowsley recorded notably higher crime than Maghull in February 2026 — 174 vs 80 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (15), while Maghull has more Public order (9). 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, Maghull recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 80 vs 174 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Maghull is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Maghull had more Public order. Overall, Maghull recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 174).