Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L25 · Liverpool
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Garston has less crime — 151 vs 164 incidents in February 2026.
Garston and Rainhill recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 151 and 164 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Rainhill has more Shoplifting (26). 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 Rainhill — 151 vs 164 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rainhill had more Shoplifting. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 164).