Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L26 · Knowsley
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA10 · St Helens
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Halewood has less crime — 106 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Halewood in April 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 106, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halewood sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while St Helens has more Public order (26). 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, Halewood recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 106 vs 318 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halewood saw higher rates of Other theft while St Helens had more Public order. Overall, Halewood recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 318).