Garston vs Runcorn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Garston

L25 · Liverpool

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Public order12
  • Anti-social behaviour11

Runcorn

WA8 · Halton

274

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences97
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Public order40

Garston has less crime — 108 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Runcorn recorded substantially more crime than Garston in April 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 108, a 2.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Runcorn records significantly more (97 vs 41 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 Runcorn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Runcorn — 108 vs 274 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Runcorn is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Garston recorded 41 incidents of this type vs 97 in Runcorn. Overall, Garston had fewer total crimes (108 vs 274).

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