Liverpool vs St Helens — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Liverpool

L27 · Liverpool

109

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Public order12

St Helens

WA9 · St Helens

170

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences70
  • Shoplifting21
  • Drugs20

Liverpool has less crime — 109 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Liverpool in February 2026 — 170 vs 109 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (12), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (21) and Drugs (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Liverpool or St Helens safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 109 vs 170 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Liverpool and St Helens?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (109 vs 170).

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