Garston vs Liverpool — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Garston

L24 · Liverpool

148

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Criminal damage & arson21
  • Shoplifting19

Liverpool

L17 · Liverpool

247

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences102
  • Criminal damage & arson30
  • Shoplifting26

Garston has less crime — 148 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Garston in February 2026 — 247 vs 148 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Liverpool records significantly more (102 vs 64 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 Liverpool safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 148 vs 247 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Garston recorded 64 incidents of this type vs 102 in Liverpool. Overall, Garston had fewer total crimes (148 vs 247).

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