Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L13 · Liverpool
399
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA10 · St Helens
324
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
St Helens has less crime — 324 vs 399 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool saw somewhat more crime than St Helens in February 2026 (399 vs 324 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (35), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (32). 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 February 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 324 vs 399 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs while St Helens had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (324 vs 399).