Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA1 · Warrington
390
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L32 · Knowsley
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 267 vs 390 incidents in April 2026.
Birchwood saw somewhat more crime than Kirkby in April 2026 (390 vs 267 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Public order (46), while Kirkby has more Other theft (23). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kirkby recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 267 vs 390 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Birchwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birchwood saw higher rates of Public order while Kirkby had more Other theft. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (267 vs 390).