Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L16 · Liverpool
93
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA9 · St Helens
220
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 93 vs 220 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Liverpool in April 2026 — 220 vs 93 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Public order (10), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (53) and Criminal damage & arson (28). Liverpool is below the national average while St Helens is above, making Liverpool the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 93 vs 220 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Liverpool is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (93 vs 220).