Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L1 · Liverpool
1,430
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 272 vs 1,430 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Kirkby in February 2026 — 1,430 incidents compared to 272, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (40) and Criminal damage & arson (28), while Liverpool has more Drugs (241) and Shoplifting (177). 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 February 2026 Police data, Kirkby recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 272 vs 1,430 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Liverpool had more Drugs and Shoplifting. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (272 vs 1,430).