Garston vs Liverpool — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Garston

L19 · Liverpool

129

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Public order13

Liverpool

L13 · Liverpool

429

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences181
  • Public order50
  • Shoplifting37

Garston has less crime — 129 vs 429 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Garston in April 2026 — 429 incidents compared to 129, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16), while Liverpool has more Shoplifting (37). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Garston or Liverpool safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 129 vs 429 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Garston and Liverpool?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Liverpool had more Shoplifting. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 429).

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