Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L33 · Knowsley
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kirkby has less crime — 194 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby saw somewhat more crime than Kirkby in February 2026 (272 vs 194 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Kirkby has more Public order (23). 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, Kirkby recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 194 vs 272 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Kirkby had more Public order. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 272).