Garston vs Liverpool — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Garston

L18 · Liverpool

174

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour43
  • Shoplifting20

Liverpool

L15 · Liverpool

396

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences150
  • Shoplifting48
  • Anti-social behaviour47

Garston has less crime — 174 vs 396 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Garston in February 2026 — 396 vs 174 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Liverpool records significantly more (150 vs 53 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Garston or Liverpool safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 174 vs 396 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Garston recorded 53 incidents of this type vs 150 in Liverpool. Overall, Garston had fewer total crimes (174 vs 396).

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