Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L36 · Knowsley
242
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L32 · Knowsley
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hyton has less crime — 242 vs 267 incidents in April 2026.
Hyton and Kirkby recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 242 and 267 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hyton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Kirkby has more Other theft (23). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hyton recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 242 vs 267 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hyton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Kirkby had more Other theft. Overall, Hyton recorded fewer total crimes (242 vs 267).