Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA11 · St Helens
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 52 vs 164 incidents in February 2026.
Rainhill recorded substantially more crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 52, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rainhill sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while St Helens has more Other theft (9). 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Rainhill — 52 vs 164 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rainhill saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Helens had more Other theft. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 164).