Garston vs Great Sankey — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Garston

L18 · Liverpool

174

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour43
  • Shoplifting20

Great Sankey

WA5 · Warrington

107

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Public order13

Great Sankey has less crime — 107 vs 174 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Garston recorded notably higher crime than Great Sankey in February 2026 — 174 vs 107 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20), while Great Sankey has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Garston or Great Sankey safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Great Sankey recorded fewer crimes than Garston — 107 vs 174 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Garston and Great Sankey?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Great Sankey had more Public order. Overall, Great Sankey recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 174).

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