Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L17 · Liverpool
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA8 · Halton
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Runcorn has less crime — 274 vs 293 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool and Runcorn recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 293 and 274 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28), 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 293 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Runcorn had more Public order. Overall, Runcorn recorded fewer total crimes (274 vs 293).