Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L15 · Liverpool
397
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA8 · Halton
273
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Runcorn has less crime — 273 vs 397 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool saw somewhat more crime than Runcorn in February 2026 (397 vs 273 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), 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 February 2026 Police data, Runcorn recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 273 vs 397 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Runcorn had more Public order. Overall, Runcorn recorded fewer total crimes (273 vs 397).