Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA13 · Warrington
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lymm has less crime — 42 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby recorded substantially more crime than Lymm in February 2026 — 272 incidents compared to 42, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (40) and Criminal damage & arson (28), while Lymm has more Shoplifting (8) and Public order (7). Kirkby sits above the national average for recorded crime while Lymm is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lymm recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 42 vs 272 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Lymm is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Lymm had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Lymm recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 272).