Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L17 · Liverpool
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA10 · St Helens
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 293 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool and St Helens recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 293 and 318 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28), while St Helens has more Public order (26). 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 April 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 293 vs 318 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while St Helens had more Public order. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (293 vs 318).