Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L24 · Liverpool
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA12 · St Helens
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 137 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Garston and St Helens recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 148 and 137 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while St Helens has more Public order (12). 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Garston — 137 vs 148 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Public order. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 148).