Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L12 · Liverpool
124
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L39 · Lancashire
60
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ormskirk has less crime — 60 vs 124 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Ormskirk in February 2026 — 124 vs 60 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Drugs (10), while Ormskirk has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Shoplifting (11). 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, Ormskirk recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 60 vs 124 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Ormskirk is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while Ormskirk had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Ormskirk recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 124).