Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L30 · Sefton
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Rainhill has less crime — 164 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
Southport saw somewhat more crime than Rainhill in February 2026 (218 vs 164 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rainhill sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Southport has more Public order (27). 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 218 incidents. That is 25% 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 Public order. Overall, Rainhill recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 218).