Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L9 · Liverpool
425
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 425 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in March 2026 — 425 vs 239 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Public order (40) and Criminal damage & arson (34), while St Helens has more Drugs (39) and 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 425 incidents. That is 44% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (239 vs 425).