Garston vs Ormskirk — 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

Ormskirk

L39 · Lancashire

60

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Shoplifting11
  • Anti-social behaviour11

Ormskirk has less crime — 60 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Garston recorded notably higher crime than Ormskirk in February 2026 — 138 vs 60 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Ormskirk recorded fewer crimes than Garston — 60 vs 138 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Ormskirk is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ormskirk had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ormskirk recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 138).

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