Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L11 · Liverpool
270
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
WA9 · St Helens
239
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
St Helens has less crime — 239 vs 270 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool and St Helens recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 270 and 239 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (36) and Public order (29), while St Helens has more Drugs (39) and Shoplifting (36). 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 239 vs 270 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Liverpool 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 Shoplifting. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (239 vs 270).