Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L26 · Knowsley
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L33 · Knowsley
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Halewood has less crime — 106 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby recorded notably higher crime than Halewood in April 2026 — 229 vs 106 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halewood sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Kirkby has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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, Halewood recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 106 vs 229 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halewood saw higher rates of Other theft while Kirkby had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halewood recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 229).