Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA1 · Warrington
377
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA10 · St Helens
324
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
St Helens has less crime — 324 vs 377 incidents in February 2026.
Birchwood saw somewhat more crime than St Helens in February 2026 (377 vs 324 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Public order (40), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (42). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 324 vs 377 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Birchwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birchwood saw higher rates of Public order while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (324 vs 377).