Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 235 vs 267 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby and Knowsley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 267 and 235 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Other theft (23), while Knowsley has more Drugs (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, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 235 vs 267 incidents. That is 12% 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 Knowsley had more Drugs. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (235 vs 267).