Garston vs Norris Green

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Garston Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Norris Green Merseyside Police

      Garston vs Norris Green Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Garston
      Merseyside Police
      1,544 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.9% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Norris Green
      Merseyside Police
      2,112 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.9% trend
      30.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Garston
      B Norris Green
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,544
      2,112
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,444
      1,855
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.9%
      ↑13.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      30.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Garston
      B Norris Green
      Violent Crime
      548 ↑18%
      929 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      263 ↑4%
      170 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      57 ↓8%
      98 ↑40%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓46%
      62 ↓29%
      Burglary
      27 ↓29%
      44 ↑22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      153 ↑3%
      211 ↑26%
      Drugs
      80 ↓6%
      175 ↑101%
      Public Order
      142 ↑1%
      192 ↓9%
      Robbery
      9 ↓18%
      29 ↑222%
      Shoplifting
      180 ↑22%
      113 ↑95%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓8%
      10 ↑43%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑22%
      25 ↑32%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑67%
      51 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      A Garston is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Garston safer than Norris Green?

      Garston has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,544 crimes in the last 12 months. Norris Green has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 2,112 crimes. Garston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Garston vs Norris Green?

      Garston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norris Green shows +13.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Garston and Norris Green?

      In Garston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (548 incidents). In Norris Green, it is Violent Crime (929 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Garston and Norris Green?

      Garston recorded 263 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norris Green recorded 170. 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 Norris Green?

      Violent crime in Garston totalled 548 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 929 in Norris Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Garston and Norris Green 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%). Norris Green recorded 1,855 crimes previously (now 2,112, +13.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Garston and Norris Green?

      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 Norris Green has 30.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Garston and Norris Green?

      Garston falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Norris Green 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 Garston and Norris Green?

      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 Norris Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Garston and Norris Green. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.