Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA10 · St Helens
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 142 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in April 2026 — 318 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while St Helens has more Public order (26). 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 St Helens — 142 vs 318 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Helens had more Public order. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 318).