Garston vs Liverpool — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Garston

L24 · Liverpool

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Criminal damage & arson25
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Liverpool

L12 · Liverpool

162

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Garston has less crime — 159 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Garston and Liverpool recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 159 and 162 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Liverpool safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 159 vs 162 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Garston recorded 56 incidents of this type vs 62 in Liverpool. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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