Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA11 · St Helens
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 66 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in April 2026 — 142 vs 66 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while St Helens has more Burglary (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 66 vs 142 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Helens had more Burglary. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 142).