Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA16 · Cheshire East
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Knutsford has less crime — 44 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby recorded substantially more crime than Knutsford in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 44, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38) and Public order (23), while Knutsford has more Shoplifting (6) and Drugs (4). 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, Knutsford recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 44 vs 194 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Knutsford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Knutsford had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 194).