Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA1 · Warrington
390
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 235 vs 390 incidents in April 2026.
Birchwood recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in April 2026 — 390 vs 235 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Public order (46), while Knowsley has more Drugs (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, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 235 vs 390 incidents. That is 40% 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 Knowsley had more Drugs. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (235 vs 390).