Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L15 · Liverpool
380
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA8 · Halton
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Runcorn has less crime — 274 vs 380 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool saw somewhat more crime than Runcorn in April 2026 (380 vs 274 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (35), while Runcorn has more Public order (40). 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 — 274 vs 380 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Runcorn had more Public order. Overall, Runcorn recorded fewer total crimes (274 vs 380).