Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L9 · Liverpool
425
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
WA7 · Halton
271
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Runcorn has less crime — 271 vs 425 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Runcorn in March 2026 — 425 vs 271 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (34), while Runcorn has more Drugs (21). 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 — 271 vs 425 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Runcorn had more Drugs. Overall, Runcorn recorded fewer total crimes (271 vs 425).