Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L26 · Knowsley
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Halewood has less crime — 110 vs 164 incidents in February 2026.
Rainhill saw somewhat more crime than Halewood in February 2026 (164 vs 110 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halewood sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Rainhill has more Shoplifting (26). 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, Halewood recorded fewer crimes than Rainhill — 110 vs 164 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halewood saw higher rates of Public order while Rainhill had more Shoplifting. Overall, Halewood recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 164).