Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA2 · Warrington
338
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L24 · Liverpool
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Garston has less crime — 148 vs 338 incidents in February 2026.
Birchwood recorded notably higher crime than Garston in February 2026 — 338 vs 148 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (32) and Public order (26), while Garston has more Criminal damage & arson (21) and Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 148 vs 338 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Birchwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birchwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Public order while Garston had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 338).