Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 188 vs 267 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby saw somewhat more crime than St Helens in April 2026 (267 vs 188 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38) and Other theft (23), 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby — 188 vs 267 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 267).