Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rainhill has less crime — 164 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby recorded notably higher crime than Rainhill in February 2026 — 272 vs 164 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Rainhill has more Shoplifting (26). 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, Rainhill recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 164 vs 272 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rainhill had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rainhill recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 272).