Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L33 · Knowsley
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA9 · St Helens
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 170 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby and St Helens recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 194 and 170 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38) and Public order (23), 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 194 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (170 vs 194).