Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L39 · Lancashire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L35 · St Helens
191
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ormskirk has less crime — 69 vs 191 incidents in April 2026.
Rainhill recorded substantially more crime than Ormskirk in April 2026 — 191 incidents compared to 69, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ormskirk sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Rainhill has more Criminal damage & arson (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ormskirk recorded fewer crimes than Rainhill — 69 vs 191 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Ormskirk is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ormskirk saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rainhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ormskirk recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 191).