Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA10 · St Helens
324
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 174 vs 324 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in February 2026 — 324 vs 174 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (15), 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, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 174 vs 324 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 324).