Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA8 · Halton
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 267 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby and Runcorn recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 267 and 274 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Other theft (23), while Runcorn has more Public order (40). 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 Runcorn — 267 vs 274 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Runcorn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Other theft while Runcorn had more Public order. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (267 vs 274).