Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L2 · Liverpool
1,569
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 229 vs 1,569 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Kirkby in April 2026 — 1,569 incidents compared to 229, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (35) and Criminal damage & arson (24), while Liverpool has more Drugs (310) and Shoplifting (186). 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 Liverpool — 229 vs 1,569 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Liverpool had more Drugs and Shoplifting. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (229 vs 1,569).