Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L16 · Liverpool
99
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA12 · St Helens
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Liverpool has less crime — 99 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens saw somewhat more crime than Liverpool in February 2026 (137 vs 99 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12) and Anti-social behaviour (11), 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, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 99 vs 137 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Liverpool is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (99 vs 137).