Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA8 · Halton
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 229 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.
Runcorn saw somewhat more crime than Kirkby in April 2026 (274 vs 229 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), while Runcorn has more Public order (40). 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 Runcorn — 229 vs 274 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Runcorn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Runcorn had more Public order. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (229 vs 274).