Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
118
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L32 · Knowsley
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Crosby has less crime — 118 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby recorded notably higher crime than Crosby in February 2026 — 272 vs 118 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Kirkby has more Criminal damage & arson (28). 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, Crosby recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 118 vs 272 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Public order while Kirkby had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 272).