Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
118
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Crosby has less crime — 118 vs 164 incidents in February 2026.
Rainhill saw somewhat more crime than Crosby in February 2026 (164 vs 118 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Rainhill has more Shoplifting (26). 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, Crosby recorded fewer crimes than Rainhill — 118 vs 164 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Public order while Rainhill had more Shoplifting. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 164).