Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L13 · Liverpool
429
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA7 · Halton
224
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Runcorn has less crime — 224 vs 429 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Runcorn in April 2026 — 429 vs 224 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Runcorn has more Other crime (16). 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, Runcorn recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 224 vs 429 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Runcorn had more Other crime. Overall, Runcorn recorded fewer total crimes (224 vs 429).