Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L35 · St Helens
191
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rainhill has less crime — 191 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley saw somewhat more crime than Rainhill in April 2026 (235 vs 191 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (23), while Rainhill has more Criminal damage & arson (21). 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, Rainhill recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 191 vs 235 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Knowsley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Rainhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rainhill recorded fewer total crimes (191 vs 235).