Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA2 · Warrington
338
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA9 · St Helens
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 170 vs 338 incidents in February 2026.
Birchwood recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 338 vs 170 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (32) and Public order (26), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (21) and Drugs (20). 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 170 vs 338 incidents. That is 50% 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 St Helens had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (170 vs 338).