Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L21 · Sefton
293
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 194 vs 293 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than Kirkby in February 2026 — 293 vs 194 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38), while Southport has more Criminal damage & arson (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 Southport — 194 vs 293 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Southport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 293).