Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 229 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby and Knowsley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 229 and 235 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), while Knowsley has more Drugs (23). 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 Knowsley — 229 vs 235 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Knowsley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Knowsley had more Drugs. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (229 vs 235).