Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA8 · Halton
273
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA10 · St Helens
324
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Runcorn has less crime — 273 vs 324 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens saw somewhat more crime than Runcorn in February 2026 (324 vs 273 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Runcorn sees higher rates of Public order (35), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (42). 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 February 2026 Police data, Runcorn recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 273 vs 324 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Runcorn saw higher rates of Public order while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, Runcorn recorded fewer total crimes (273 vs 324).