Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA11 · St Helens
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 66 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.
Crosby recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in April 2026 — 156 vs 66 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while St Helens has more Burglary (5). 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Crosby — 66 vs 156 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Helens had more Burglary. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 156).