Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA10 · St Helens
324
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kirkby has less crime — 194 vs 324 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Kirkby in February 2026 — 324 vs 194 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Public order (23), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (42). 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, Kirkby recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 194 vs 324 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Public order while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kirkby recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 324).