Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L20 · Sefton
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 194 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Kirkby in February 2026 — 520 incidents compared to 194, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Public order (23), while Southport has more Drugs (46). 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 Southport — 194 vs 520 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Drugs. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 520).