Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L31 · Sefton
80
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Maghull has less crime — 80 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby recorded substantially more crime than Maghull in February 2026 — 272 incidents compared to 80, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Maghull has more Public order (9). Kirkby sits above the national average for recorded crime while Maghull is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Maghull recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 80 vs 272 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Maghull is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Maghull had more Public order. Overall, Maghull recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 272).