Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L13 · Liverpool
429
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA11 · St Helens
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 66 vs 429 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than St Helens in April 2026 — 429 incidents compared to 66, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (50) and Shoplifting (37), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (15) and Burglary (5). Liverpool sits above the national average for recorded crime while St Helens is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 66 vs 429 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while St Helens had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 429).