Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA9 · St Helens
220
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 220 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens saw somewhat more crime than Crosby in April 2026 (220 vs 156 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21), while St Helens has more Criminal damage & arson (28). 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 220 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 220).