Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L33 · Knowsley
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 229 vs 267 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby saw somewhat more crime than Kirkby in April 2026 (267 vs 229 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Other theft (23), while Kirkby has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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, Kirkby recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 229 vs 267 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Other theft while Kirkby had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (229 vs 267).