Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L20 · Sefton
520
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Rainhill has less crime — 164 vs 520 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than Rainhill in February 2026 — 520 incidents compared to 164, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rainhill sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Southport has more Drugs (46). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rainhill recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 164 vs 520 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rainhill saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Southport had more Drugs. Overall, Rainhill recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 520).