Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L2 · Liverpool
1,789
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
WA11 · St Helens
75
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 75 vs 1,789 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than St Helens in March 2026 — 1,789 incidents compared to 75, a 23.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (307) and Shoplifting (235), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Public order (7). Liverpool sits above the national average for recorded crime while St Helens is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 75 vs 1,789 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs and Shoplifting while St Helens had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 1,789).