Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L24 · Liverpool
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA10 · St Helens
324
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 148 vs 324 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Garston in February 2026 — 324 vs 148 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (32). 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 St Helens — 148 vs 324 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 324).