Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L30 · Sefton
289
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 267 vs 289 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby and Southport recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 267 and 289 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Other theft (23), while Southport has more Public order (34). 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 Southport — 267 vs 289 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Other theft while Southport had more Public order. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (267 vs 289).