Liverpool vs Runcorn — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Liverpool

L27 · Liverpool

100

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Public order9

Runcorn

WA8 · Halton

274

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences97
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Public order40

Liverpool has less crime — 100 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Runcorn recorded substantially more crime than Liverpool in April 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 100, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Runcorn records significantly more (97 vs 42 incidents). Liverpool is below the national average while Runcorn is above, making Liverpool the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Liverpool or Runcorn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Runcorn — 100 vs 274 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Liverpool is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Liverpool and Runcorn?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Liverpool recorded 42 incidents of this type vs 97 in Runcorn. Overall, Liverpool had fewer total crimes (100 vs 274).

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