Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L24 · Liverpool
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L31 · Sefton
80
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Maghull has less crime — 80 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Garston recorded notably higher crime than Maghull in February 2026 — 148 vs 80 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21) and Shoplifting (19), while Maghull has more Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (9). 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, Maghull recorded fewer crimes than Garston — 80 vs 148 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Maghull is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Maghull had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Maghull recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 148).