Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L36 · Knowsley
228
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L32 · Knowsley
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hyton has less crime — 228 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby saw somewhat more crime than Hyton in February 2026 (272 vs 228 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hyton sees higher rates of Public order (26), while Kirkby has more Criminal damage & arson (28). 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 February 2026 Police data, Hyton recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 228 vs 272 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hyton saw higher rates of Public order while Kirkby had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hyton recorded fewer total crimes (228 vs 272).