Earlestown vs Garston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Earlestown vs Garston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Earlestown safer than Garston?
Earlestown has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,314 crimes in the last 12 months. Garston has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,544 crimes. Earlestown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Earlestown vs Garston?
Earlestown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Garston shows +6.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Earlestown and Garston?
In Earlestown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (576 incidents). In Garston, it is Violent Crime (548 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Earlestown and Garston?
Earlestown recorded 120 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Garston recorded 263. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Earlestown vs Garston?
Violent crime in Earlestown totalled 576 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 548 in Garston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Earlestown and Garston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Earlestown recorded 1,311 crimes (now 1,314, a change of +0.2%). Garston recorded 1,444 crimes previously (now 1,544, +6.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Earlestown and Garston?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Earlestown has a resolution rate of 24.8% and Garston has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Earlestown and Garston?
Earlestown falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Garston is covered by Merseyside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Earlestown and Garston?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Earlestown or Garston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Earlestown and Garston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.