Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L39 · Lancashire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA10 · St Helens
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ormskirk has less crime — 69 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Ormskirk in April 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 69, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ormskirk sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while St Helens has more Public order (26). Ormskirk is below the national average while St Helens is above, making Ormskirk the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ormskirk recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 69 vs 318 incidents. That is 78% 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 St Helens had more Public order. Overall, Ormskirk recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 318).