Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L8 · Liverpool
559
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 194 vs 559 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Kirkby in February 2026 — 559 incidents compared to 194, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38) and Public order (23), while Liverpool has more Drugs (84) and Criminal damage & arson (52). 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 559 incidents. That is 65% 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 Drugs and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 559).