Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L25 · Liverpool
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Garston has less crime — 108 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Garston in April 2026 — 188 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 108 vs 188 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 188).