Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L39 · Lancashire
60
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ormskirk has less crime — 60 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby recorded substantially more crime than Ormskirk in February 2026 — 272 incidents compared to 60, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Ormskirk has more Shoplifting (11). Kirkby sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ormskirk is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ormskirk recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 60 vs 272 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ormskirk recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 272).