Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L13 · Liverpool
399
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 194 vs 399 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Kirkby in February 2026 — 399 vs 194 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38) and Public order (23), while Liverpool has more Shoplifting (51) and Drugs (35). 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, Kirkby recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 194 vs 399 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Liverpool had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 399).