Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L18 · Liverpool
171
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
WA16 · Cheshire East
39
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Knutsford has less crime — 39 vs 171 incidents in March 2026.
Garston recorded substantially more crime than Knutsford in March 2026 — 171 incidents compared to 39, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Public order (19), while Knutsford has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Knutsford recorded fewer crimes than Garston — 39 vs 171 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Knutsford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Public order while Knutsford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 171).