Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L32 · Knowsley
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA9 · St Helens
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 170 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 272 vs 170 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (40) and Criminal damage & arson (28), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (21) and Drugs (20). 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 Kirkby — 170 vs 272 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Kirkby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (170 vs 272).