Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA9 · St Helens
220
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knowsley has less crime — 142 vs 220 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in April 2026 — 220 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18), while St Helens has more Criminal damage & arson (28). 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 220 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 220).