Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L11 · Liverpool
270
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
WA7 · Halton
271
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 270 vs 271 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool and Runcorn recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 270 and 271 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (36), while Runcorn has more Drugs (21). 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, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Runcorn — 270 vs 271 incidents. That is 0% fewer crimes. Runcorn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Runcorn had more Drugs. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (270 vs 271).