Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L26 · Knowsley
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L32 · Knowsley
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Halewood has less crime — 110 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby recorded notably higher crime than Halewood in February 2026 — 272 vs 110 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halewood sees higher rates of Public order (8), 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, Halewood recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 110 vs 272 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halewood saw higher rates of Public order while Kirkby had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halewood recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 272).