Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L26 · Knowsley
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA11 · St Helens
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 66 vs 106 incidents in April 2026.
Halewood recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in April 2026 — 106 vs 66 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halewood sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while St Helens has more Burglary (5). 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Halewood — 66 vs 106 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halewood saw higher rates of Other theft while St Helens had more Burglary. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 106).