Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L19 · Liverpool
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Garston has less crime — 129 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Garston and Knowsley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 129 and 142 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Knowsley has more Shoplifting (27). 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 142 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Public order while Knowsley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 142).