Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L13 · Liverpool
429
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA9 · St Helens
220
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
St Helens has less crime — 220 vs 429 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in April 2026 — 429 vs 220 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (50), while St Helens has more Criminal damage & arson (28). 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 — 220 vs 429 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Public order while St Helens had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (220 vs 429).