Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L11 · Liverpool
270
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
WA10 · St Helens
383
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 270 vs 383 incidents in March 2026.
St Helens saw somewhat more crime than Liverpool in March 2026 (383 vs 270 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (36) and Public order (29), while St Helens has more Drugs (56) and Anti-social behaviour (40). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 270 vs 383 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while St Helens had more Drugs and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (270 vs 383).