Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L3 · Liverpool
1,905
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
WA10 · St Helens
383
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
St Helens has less crime — 383 vs 1,905 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than St Helens in March 2026 — 1,905 incidents compared to 383, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (248), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (40). 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 March 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 383 vs 1,905 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Helens had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (383 vs 1,905).