Liverpool vs Runcorn — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Liverpool

L12 · Liverpool

162

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Runcorn

WA7 · Halton

224

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences106
  • Public order26
  • Other crime16

Liverpool has less crime — 162 vs 224 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Runcorn saw somewhat more crime than Liverpool in April 2026 (224 vs 162 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (28) and Criminal damage & arson (17), while Runcorn has more Public order (26) and Other crime (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Liverpool or Runcorn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Runcorn — 162 vs 224 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Runcorn is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Liverpool and Runcorn?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Runcorn had more Public order and Other crime. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 224).

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