Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L1 · Liverpool
1,936
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
WA7 · Halton
271
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Runcorn has less crime — 271 vs 1,936 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Runcorn in March 2026 — 1,936 incidents compared to 271, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (249), while Runcorn has more Public order (35). 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 March 2026 Police data, Runcorn recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 271 vs 1,936 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Runcorn had more Public order. Overall, Runcorn recorded fewer total crimes (271 vs 1,936).