Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA5 · Warrington
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L32 · Knowsley
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Great Sankey has less crime — 107 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby recorded substantially more crime than Great Sankey in February 2026 — 272 incidents compared to 107, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Sankey 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, Great Sankey recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 107 vs 272 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Sankey saw higher rates of Public order while Kirkby had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Sankey recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 272).