Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA1 · Warrington
390
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L24 · Liverpool
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Garston has less crime — 159 vs 390 incidents in April 2026.
Birchwood recorded notably higher crime than Garston in April 2026 — 390 vs 159 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Public order (46), while Garston has more Criminal damage & arson (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 159 vs 390 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Birchwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birchwood saw higher rates of Public order while Garston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 390).