Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L19 · Liverpool
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA16 · Cheshire East
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Knutsford has less crime — 44 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.
Garston recorded substantially more crime than Knutsford in February 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 44, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Knutsford has more Drugs (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Knutsford recorded fewer crimes than Garston — 44 vs 138 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Knutsford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Knutsford had more Drugs. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 138).