Kirkby vs Lymm — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kirkby

L33 · Knowsley

229

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences94
  • Anti-social behaviour35
  • Criminal damage & arson24

Lymm

WA13 · Warrington

42

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Public order7

Lymm has less crime — 42 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kirkby recorded substantially more crime than Lymm in April 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 42, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), while Lymm has more Public order (7). Kirkby sits above the national average for recorded crime while Lymm is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkby or Lymm safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lymm recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 42 vs 229 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Lymm is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kirkby and Lymm?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Lymm had more Public order. Overall, Lymm recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 229).

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