Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L19 · Liverpool
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 129 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley recorded notably higher crime than Garston in April 2026 — 235 vs 129 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Public order (13), 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 — 129 vs 235 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Knowsley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Public order while Knowsley had more Drugs. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 235).