Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA2 · Warrington
338
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rainhill has less crime — 164 vs 338 incidents in February 2026.
Birchwood recorded notably higher crime than Rainhill in February 2026 — 338 vs 164 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (32) and Public order (26), while Rainhill has more Shoplifting (26) and Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rainhill recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 164 vs 338 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Birchwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birchwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Public order while Rainhill had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Rainhill recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 338).