Garston vs Kingsley and Gowy
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Garston vs Kingsley and Gowy Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garston safer than Kingsley and Gowy?
Garston has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,544 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsley and Gowy has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 196 crimes. Kingsley and Gowy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Garston vs Kingsley and Gowy?
Garston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsley and Gowy shows -23.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Garston and Kingsley and Gowy?
In Garston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (548 incidents). In Kingsley and Gowy, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Garston and Kingsley and Gowy?
Garston recorded 263 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsley and Gowy recorded 16. 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 Garston vs Kingsley and Gowy?
Violent crime in Garston totalled 548 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Kingsley and Gowy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Garston and Kingsley and Gowy in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Garston recorded 1,444 crimes (now 1,544, a change of +6.9%). Kingsley and Gowy recorded 256 crimes previously (now 196, -23.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Garston and Kingsley and Gowy?
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. Garston has a resolution rate of 26.4% and Kingsley and Gowy has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Garston and Kingsley and Gowy?
Garston falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Kingsley and Gowy is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Garston and Kingsley and Gowy?
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 Garston or Kingsley and Gowy on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Garston and Kingsley and Gowy. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.