Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA2 · Warrington
338
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L33 · Knowsley
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kirkby has less crime — 194 vs 338 incidents in February 2026.
Birchwood recorded notably higher crime than Kirkby in February 2026 — 338 vs 194 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (32), while Kirkby has more Anti-social behaviour (38). 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, Kirkby recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 194 vs 338 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Birchwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birchwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kirkby had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 338).