Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA11 · St Helens
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 52 vs 174 incidents in February 2026.
Knowsley recorded substantially more crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 174 incidents compared to 52, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (15), while St Helens has more Other theft (9). 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 Knowsley — 52 vs 174 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while St Helens had more Other theft. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 174).