Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L9 · Liverpool
425
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 425 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool and St Helens recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 425 and 383 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (40) and Criminal damage & arson (34), while St Helens has more Drugs (56) and 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 425 incidents. That is 10% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Drugs and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (383 vs 425).