Crime in Garston: statistics, rates and trends
1,477 crimes were recorded in Garston in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (492), anti-social behaviour (263) and shoplifting (194) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 709th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Garston | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,477 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.3 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,511 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Garston peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,680 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,398). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,477 | 128.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,400 | 121.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,613 | 140.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,680 | 145.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,496 | 130.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,540 | 133.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,424 | 123.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,417 | 123.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,398 | 121.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 128 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Garston recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate), drugs (88% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (83% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (51% below) and burglary (32% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 148 to 194 and other theft rose from 57 to 67, while vehicle crime fell from 50 to 28 and burglary fell from 34 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 492 | 42.7 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 263 | 22.8 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 194 | 16.9 | 8.5 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 142 | 12.3 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Public order | 133 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Drugs | 71 | 6.2 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Other theft | 67 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -44% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Garston has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Garston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassendale & Cressington | 280 | 41.3 | -68% |
| Springwood | 417 | 59.1 | -54% |
| Allerton | 252 | 42.0 | -67% |
| Aigburth | 377 | 60.0 | -53% |
| Much Woolton & Hunts Cross | 935 | 77.7 | -39% |
| Woolton Village | 245 | 54.5 | -58% |
| Calderstones | 171 | 28.4 | -78% |
| Greenbank Park | 628 | 102.0 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Garston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Speke Road” (158).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Speke Road | 158 |
| On or near Burnsall Street | 102 |
| On or near Bravery Court | 98 |
| On or near Woodger Street | 58 |
| On or near Hamlin Road | 47 |
| On or near Lowbridge Court | 42 |
| On or near Mercer Street | 33 |
| On or near Chesterton Street | 27 |
| On or near Shrewsbury Road | 25 |
| On or near Lord Street | 22 |
Of the 1,214 crimes in Garston with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 263 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 481 | 39.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 442 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Garston has an estimated population of 11,511 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (39%, against 23%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Garston average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Garston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Garston a safe place to live?
Garston recorded 128.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 709th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Garston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 492 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (263).
Is crime in Garston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Garston was up 6% on the year before: 1,477 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,400 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Garston?
About 11,511 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Garston?
Garston is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.