Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L10 · Sefton
157
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
WA9 · St Helens
239
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Aintree has less crime — 157 vs 239 incidents in March 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Aintree in March 2026 — 239 vs 157 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aintree sees higher rates of Public order (16) and Anti-social behaviour (14), while St Helens has more Drugs (39) and Shoplifting (36). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Aintree recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 157 vs 239 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Aintree saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Drugs and Shoplifting. Overall, Aintree recorded fewer total crimes (157 vs 239).