Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L8 · Liverpool
716
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 716 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in March 2026 — 716 vs 383 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (66), 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.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on March 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 383 vs 716 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Public order while St Helens had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (383 vs 716).