Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L29 · Sefton
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Sefton has less crime — 37 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Sefton in April 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 37, a 5.1x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 37 vs 188 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Sefton is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Sefton's top crime category was Shoplifting (11 incidents) while St Helens's was Violence & sexual offences (78 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.