Crosby vs Garston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Crosby

L23 · Liverpool

156

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Shoplifting31
  • Anti-social behaviour21

Garston

L24 · Liverpool

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Criminal damage & arson25
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Crosby and Garston recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 156 and 159 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Crosby or Garston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Crosby recorded fewer crimes than Garston — 156 vs 159 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Garston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 159).

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