Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L26 · Knowsley
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Halewood has less crime — 106 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Halewood in April 2026 — 188 vs 106 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halewood sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17) and Other theft (7), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (23) and Public order (20). 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 188 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halewood saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Halewood recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 188).