Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L28 · Knowsley
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Knowsley has less crime — 174 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby and Knowsley recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 194 and 174 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Public order (23), while Knowsley has more Drugs (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 174 vs 194 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Public order while Knowsley had more Drugs. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 194).