Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L25 · Liverpool
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA16 · Cheshire East
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Knutsford has less crime — 44 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Garston recorded substantially more crime than Knutsford in February 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 44, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17) and Criminal damage & arson (15), while Knutsford has more Shoplifting (6) and Drugs (4). 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, Knutsford recorded fewer crimes than Garston — 44 vs 151 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Knutsford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Knutsford had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 151).