Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L15 · Liverpool
380
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 188 vs 380 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in April 2026 — 380 vs 188 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (35) and Anti-social behaviour (34), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (23) and Public order (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 188 vs 380 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 380).