Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L19 · Liverpool
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L8 · Liverpool
559
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 138 vs 559 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Garston in February 2026 — 559 incidents compared to 138, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Liverpool has more Drugs (84). 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, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 138 vs 559 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Liverpool had more Drugs. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 559).