Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L39 · Lancashire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ormskirk has less crime — 69 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Ormskirk in April 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 69, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ormskirk sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18), while St Helens has more Public order (20). 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 St Helens — 69 vs 188 incidents. That is 63% 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 Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Public order. Overall, Ormskirk recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 188).