Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L18 · Liverpool
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 173 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley saw somewhat more crime than Garston in April 2026 (235 vs 173 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Knowsley has more Drugs (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 173 vs 235 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Knowsley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Knowsley had more Drugs. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (173 vs 235).