Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L18 · Liverpool
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L17 · Liverpool
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 173 vs 293 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Garston in April 2026 — 293 vs 173 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Liverpool has more Vehicle crime (28). 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 Liverpool — 173 vs 293 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Liverpool had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (173 vs 293).