Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L24 · Liverpool
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L33 · Knowsley
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Garston has less crime — 148 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby saw somewhat more crime than Garston in February 2026 (194 vs 148 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21) and Shoplifting (19), while Kirkby has more Anti-social behaviour (38) and Public order (23). 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 Kirkby — 148 vs 194 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Kirkby had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 194).