Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA7 · Halton
214
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 194 vs 214 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby and Runcorn recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 194 and 214 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38), while Runcorn has more Drugs (20). 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 Runcorn — 194 vs 214 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Runcorn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Runcorn had more Drugs. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 214).