Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L36 · Knowsley
228
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA12 · St Helens
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 137 vs 228 incidents in February 2026.
Hyton recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 228 vs 137 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hyton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (30), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (15). 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Hyton — 137 vs 228 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Hyton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hyton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 228).