Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA10 · St Helens
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Crosby in April 2026 — 318 vs 156 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while St Helens has more Public order (26). 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, Crosby recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 156 vs 318 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Helens had more Public order. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 318).