Garston vs St Helens — 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

St Helens

WA10 · St Helens

318

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences140
  • Anti-social behaviour33
  • Public order26

Garston has less crime — 108 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Garston in April 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 108, a 2.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though St Helens records significantly more (140 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 St Helens safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 108 vs 318 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Garston and St Helens?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Garston recorded 41 incidents of this type vs 140 in St Helens. Overall, Garston had fewer total crimes (108 vs 318).

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