Birchwood vs Garston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birchwood

WA2 · Warrington

354

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences193
  • Anti-social behaviour36
  • Public order35

Garston

L18 · Liverpool

171

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences67
  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Public order19

Garston has less crime — 171 vs 354 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Birchwood recorded notably higher crime than Garston in March 2026 — 354 vs 171 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Birchwood records significantly more (193 vs 67 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birchwood or Garston safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 171 vs 354 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Birchwood is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Birchwood and Garston?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Birchwood recorded 193 incidents of this type vs 67 in Garston. Overall, Garston had fewer total crimes (171 vs 354).

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