Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA7 · Halton
224
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA10 · St Helens
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Runcorn has less crime — 224 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens saw somewhat more crime than Runcorn in April 2026 (318 vs 224 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Runcorn sees higher rates of Other crime (16), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Runcorn recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 224 vs 318 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Runcorn saw higher rates of Other crime while St Helens had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Runcorn recorded fewer total crimes (224 vs 318).