Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA7 · Halton
224
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA9 · St Helens
220
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
St Helens has less crime — 220 vs 224 incidents in April 2026.
Runcorn and St Helens recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 224 and 220 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Runcorn sees higher rates of Public order (26) and Other crime (16), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (53) and Criminal damage & arson (28). 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Runcorn — 220 vs 224 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Runcorn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Runcorn saw higher rates of Public order and Other crime while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (220 vs 224).