Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L19 · Liverpool
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA9 · St Helens
220
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 129 vs 220 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Garston in April 2026 — 220 vs 129 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16) and Public order (13), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (53) and Criminal damage & arson (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 129 vs 220 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 220).