Garston vs Runcorn — 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

Runcorn

WA8 · Halton

274

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences97
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Public order40

Garston has less crime — 129 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Runcorn recorded notably higher crime than Garston in April 2026 — 274 vs 129 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Runcorn records significantly more (97 vs 49 incidents). 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 Runcorn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Runcorn — 129 vs 274 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Runcorn is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Garston recorded 49 incidents of this type vs 97 in Runcorn. Overall, Garston had fewer total crimes (129 vs 274).

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