Kirkby vs Lymm — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kirkby

L33 · Knowsley

194

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Anti-social behaviour38
  • Public order23

Lymm

WA13 · Warrington

42

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Shoplifting8
  • Public order7

Lymm has less crime — 42 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Kirkby recorded substantially more crime than Lymm in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 42, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38), while Lymm has more Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkby or Lymm safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Lymm recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 42 vs 194 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Lymm is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kirkby and Lymm?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Lymm had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lymm recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 194).

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