Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L26 · Knowsley
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA10 · St Helens
324
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Halewood has less crime — 110 vs 324 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Halewood in February 2026 — 324 incidents compared to 110, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halewood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (42). 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 St Helens — 110 vs 324 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halewood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, Halewood recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 324).