Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L27 · Liverpool
100
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA11 · St Helens
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 66 vs 100 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in April 2026 — 100 vs 66 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (9), while St Helens has more Burglary (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 66 vs 100 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Public order while St Helens had more Burglary. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 100).