Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L32 · Knowsley
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 267 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby recorded notably higher crime than Crosby in April 2026 — 267 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Kirkby has more Other theft (23). 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, Crosby recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 156 vs 267 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kirkby had more Other theft. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 267).