Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L29 · Sefton
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA9 · St Helens
220
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Sefton has less crime — 37 vs 220 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Sefton in April 2026 — 220 incidents compared to 37, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sefton sees higher rates of Public order (6), while St Helens has more Criminal damage & arson (28). Sefton is below the national average while St Helens is above, making Sefton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 37 vs 220 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Sefton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sefton saw higher rates of Public order while St Helens had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sefton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 220).