Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L36 · Knowsley
242
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA8 · Halton
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hyton has less crime — 242 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.
Hyton and Runcorn recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 242 and 274 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hyton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Runcorn has more Public order (40). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hyton recorded fewer crimes than Runcorn — 242 vs 274 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Runcorn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hyton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Runcorn had more Public order. Overall, Hyton recorded fewer total crimes (242 vs 274).