Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA7 · Halton
214
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA12 · St Helens
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 137 vs 214 incidents in February 2026.
Runcorn recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 214 vs 137 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Runcorn sees higher rates of Drugs (20), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (15). 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 Runcorn — 137 vs 214 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Runcorn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Runcorn saw higher rates of Drugs while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 214).