Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA12 · St Helens
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Crosby has less crime — 117 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens saw somewhat more crime than Crosby in February 2026 (137 vs 117 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (23), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (15). 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 St Helens — 117 vs 137 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (117 vs 137).