Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L19 · Liverpool
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L33 · Knowsley
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 129 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby recorded notably higher crime than Garston in April 2026 — 229 vs 129 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Kirkby has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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 Kirkby — 129 vs 229 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Public order while Kirkby had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 229).