Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L19 · Liverpool
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L14 · Liverpool
235
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Garston has less crime — 138 vs 235 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Garston in February 2026 — 235 vs 138 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Shoplifting (14), while Liverpool has more Anti-social behaviour (25) and Public order (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Garston recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 138 vs 235 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Liverpool had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Garston recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 235).