Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L15 · Liverpool
380
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 267 vs 380 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool saw somewhat more crime than Kirkby in April 2026 (380 vs 267 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Other theft (23), while Liverpool has more Criminal damage & arson (35). 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, Kirkby recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 267 vs 380 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Liverpool 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (267 vs 380).