Liverpool vs Rainhill — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Liverpool

L3 · Liverpool

1,667

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences492
  • Drugs315
  • Shoplifting196

Rainhill

L35 · St Helens

191

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Rainhill has less crime — 191 vs 1,667 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Rainhill in April 2026 — 1,667 incidents compared to 191, a 8.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Drugs (315) and Shoplifting (196), while Rainhill has more Anti-social behaviour (25) and Criminal damage & arson (21). 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 Rainhill safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rainhill recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 191 vs 1,667 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Liverpool and Rainhill?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Drugs and Shoplifting while Rainhill had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rainhill recorded fewer total crimes (191 vs 1,667).

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