Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L30 · Sefton
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 174 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
Southport saw somewhat more crime than Knowsley in February 2026 (218 vs 174 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (15), while Southport has more Public order (27). 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 Southport — 174 vs 218 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 218).