Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L14 · Liverpool
235
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA12 · St Helens
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 137 vs 235 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 235 vs 137 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (25) and Criminal damage & arson (20), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (15) and Public order (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 137 vs 235 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 235).