Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L15 · Liverpool
397
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA7 · Halton
214
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Runcorn has less crime — 214 vs 397 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Runcorn in February 2026 — 397 vs 214 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48) and Anti-social behaviour (47), while Runcorn has more Public order (22) and Drugs (20). 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 February 2026 Police data, Runcorn recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 214 vs 397 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Runcorn had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Runcorn recorded fewer total crimes (214 vs 397).