Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L20 · Sefton
495
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA11 · St Helens
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 66 vs 495 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than St Helens in April 2026 — 495 incidents compared to 66, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Criminal damage & arson (41), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (15) and Burglary (5). Southport sits above the national average for recorded crime while St Helens is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 66 vs 495 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 495).