Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA2 · Warrington
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L35 · St Helens
191
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rainhill has less crime — 191 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.
Birchwood recorded notably higher crime than Rainhill in April 2026 — 320 vs 191 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Public order (34), while Rainhill has more Anti-social behaviour (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rainhill recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 191 vs 320 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Birchwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birchwood saw higher rates of Public order while Rainhill had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Rainhill recorded fewer total crimes (191 vs 320).