Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L2 · Liverpool
1,789
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
WA8 · Halton
284
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Runcorn has less crime — 284 vs 1,789 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Runcorn in March 2026 — 1,789 incidents compared to 284, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (307) and Shoplifting (235), while Runcorn has more Public order (37) and Anti-social behaviour (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 March 2026 Police data, Runcorn recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 284 vs 1,789 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs and Shoplifting while Runcorn had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Runcorn recorded fewer total crimes (284 vs 1,789).