Garston vs Liverpool — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Garston

L18 · Liverpool

173

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Liverpool

L15 · Liverpool

380

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences169
  • Criminal damage & arson35
  • Anti-social behaviour34

Garston has less crime — 173 vs 380 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Garston in April 2026 — 380 vs 173 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Liverpool records significantly more (169 vs 57 incidents). 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 Liverpool safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 173 vs 380 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Garston recorded 57 incidents of this type vs 169 in Liverpool. Overall, Garston had fewer total crimes (173 vs 380).

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