Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA10 · St Helens
324
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 100 vs 324 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Knowsley in February 2026 — 324 incidents compared to 100, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (11), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (32). Knowsley is below the national average while St Helens is above, making Knowsley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 100 vs 324 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Knowsley 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 Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 324).