Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L23 · Liverpool
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA9 · St Helens
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Crosby has less crime — 117 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens saw somewhat more crime than Crosby in February 2026 (170 vs 117 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crosby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (23) and Public order (13), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (21) and Drugs (20). 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 170 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crosby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (117 vs 170).