Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L35 · St Helens
191
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Knowsley has less crime — 142 vs 191 incidents in April 2026.
Rainhill saw somewhat more crime than Knowsley in April 2026 (191 vs 142 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), 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, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Rainhill — 142 vs 191 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rainhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 191).