Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA2 · Warrington
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Knowsley has less crime — 142 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.
Birchwood recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in April 2026 — 320 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Public order (34) and Criminal damage & arson (32), while Knowsley has more Shoplifting (27) and Anti-social behaviour (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 142 vs 320 incidents. That is 56% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Knowsley had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 320).