Kirkby vs Knowsley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kirkby

L32 · Knowsley

272

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Knowsley

L28 · Knowsley

174

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences88
  • Drugs15
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Knowsley has less crime — 174 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Kirkby recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in February 2026 — 272 vs 174 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Knowsley has more Drugs (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkby or Knowsley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 174 vs 272 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Kirkby and Knowsley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Knowsley had more Drugs. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 272).

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