Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rainhill has less crime — 164 vs 174 incidents in February 2026.
Knowsley and Rainhill recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 174 and 164 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (15), 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 Knowsley — 164 vs 174 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Rainhill had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rainhill recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 174).