Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L13 · Liverpool
429
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA10 · St Helens
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
St Helens has less crime — 318 vs 429 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool saw somewhat more crime than St Helens in April 2026 (429 vs 318 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (33). 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 April 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 318 vs 429 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Helens had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (318 vs 429).