Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 188 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley saw somewhat more crime than St Helens in April 2026 (235 vs 188 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (31) and Drugs (23), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (23) and Public order (20). 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 188 vs 235 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Knowsley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 235).