Crime in Garston: statistics, rates and trends
1,496 crimes were recorded in Garston in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
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1,496 crimes were recorded in Garston in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 493 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Garston has the 680th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Garston | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,496 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 130.0 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,511 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Garston was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,674 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,360). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,496 | 130.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,360 | 118.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,636 | 142.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,674 | 145.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,490 | 129.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,542 | 134.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,424 | 123.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,398 | 121.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,418 | 123.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 140 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 151 |
| September 2025 | 132 |
| August 2025 | 147 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Garston over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+36%) and other theft (+22%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-45%) and burglary (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 493 | 42.8 | 1.25 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 270 | 23.5 | 1.53 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 192 | 16.7 | 2.01 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 151 | 13.1 | 1.93 | +18% |
| Public order | 138 | 12.0 | 1.80 | +3% |
| Drugs | 71 | 6.2 | 1.89 | +1% |
| Other theft | 67 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -45% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.4 | 1.15 | +22% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.0 | 1.16 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.89 | +25% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.51 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Garston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Garston recorded 493 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 33.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Garston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Garston recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Garston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Garston recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Garston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Garston recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Garston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Garston recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Garston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Garston recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Garston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Garston recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Garston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Garston recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Garston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Garston recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Garston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Garston recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Garston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Garston recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Garston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Garston recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Garston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Garston recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Garston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Garston recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Garston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Garston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Garston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassendale & Cressington | 287 | 42.4 | -67% |
| Springwood | 417 | 59.1 | -55% |
| Allerton | 243 | 40.5 | -69% |
| Aigburth | 360 | 57.3 | -56% |
| Much Woolton & Hunts Cross | 941 | 78.2 | -40% |
| Woolton Village | 254 | 56.5 | -57% |
| Calderstones | 169 | 28.1 | -78% |
| Greenbank Park | 596 | 96.8 | -26% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Garston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Speke Road | 151 |
| On or near Burnsall Street | 110 |
| On or near Bravery Court | 87 |
| On or near Woodger Street | 59 |
| On or near Hamlin Road | 46 |
| On or near Lowbridge Court | 40 |
| On or near Mercer Street | 34 |
| On or near Lincoln Street | 29 |
| On or near Chesterton Street | 27 |
| On or near Lord Street | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Garston over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 478 | 32.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 441 | 29.5% |
| Not recorded | 270 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 129 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
Garston has an estimated population of 11,511. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Garston sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Garston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% |
| Private rented homes | 24.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.3% |
Is Garston a safe place to live?
Garston recorded 130.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Garston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 493 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (270).
Is crime in Garston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Garston was up 10% on the year before: 1,496 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,360 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Garston?
Garston is policed by Merseyside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Garston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.