Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L12 · Liverpool
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA10 · St Helens
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 162 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Liverpool in April 2026 — 318 vs 162 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), 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, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 162 vs 318 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Public order. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 318).