Garston vs Liverpool — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Garston

L19 · Liverpool

138

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Criminal damage & arson16
  • Shoplifting14

Liverpool

L16 · Liverpool

99

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Criminal damage & arson12
  • Anti-social behaviour11

Liverpool has less crime — 99 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Garston saw somewhat more crime than Liverpool in February 2026 (138 vs 99 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Liverpool has more Anti-social behaviour (11). 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 February 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Garston — 99 vs 138 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Liverpool is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Liverpool had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (99 vs 138).

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