Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L18 · Liverpool
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L33 · Knowsley
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Garston has less crime — 174 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Garston and Kirkby recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 174 and 194 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20), while Kirkby has more Public order (23). 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 Kirkby — 174 vs 194 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kirkby had more Public order. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 194).