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Crime in Kirkby

Kirkby had 1,224 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 103.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 11 Knowsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% above the middle Knowsley area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

L32, Knowsley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kirkby

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103.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 11Knowsley rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common525 in 3 months

Month by month

480 Mar 373 Apr 393 May 399 Jun 406 Jul 419 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kirkby. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence52543%
anti-social behaviour14812%
criminal damage13911%
public order1089%
drugs796%
theft766%
shoplifting413%
vehicle crime313%

Kirkby against Knowsley

TypeKirkby per 1,000Middle Knowsley areaChange
Violence44.537.5▲ 1%
Burglary2.31.6▲ 17%
Vehicle crime2.62.5▲ 15%
Anti-social behaviour12.512.5▼ 22%
Theft and robbery7.95.7▲ 2%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kirkby103.8▼ 2%
Gillmoss99.9▲ 7%
Aintree86.3▲ 3%
Melling83.2▲ 34%
Waddicar80.40%
Knowsley71.4▼ 15%
Croxteth68.1▲ 23%
See every Knowsley area ranked on the crime in Knowsley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Kirkby a safe area?

Kirkby had about 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 11 Knowsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kirkby?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (525), followed by anti-social behaviour (148) and criminal damage (139).