Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L14 · Liverpool
235
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA10 · St Helens
324
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 235 vs 324 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens saw somewhat more crime than Liverpool in February 2026 (324 vs 235 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (42). 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, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 235 vs 324 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (235 vs 324).