Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L14 · Liverpool
240
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 240 vs 267 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby and Liverpool recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 267 and 240 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Other theft (23), while Liverpool has more Public order (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, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 240 vs 267 incidents. That is 10% 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 Liverpool had more Public order. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (240 vs 267).