Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L8 · Liverpool
716
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
WA9 · St Helens
239
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
St Helens has less crime — 239 vs 716 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than St Helens in March 2026 — 716 incidents compared to 239, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (66), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (36). 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 — 239 vs 716 incidents. That is 67% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (239 vs 716).