Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L20 · Sefton
495
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 188 vs 495 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than St Helens in April 2026 — 495 incidents compared to 188, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (41), while St Helens has more Public order (20). 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 188 vs 495 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Public order. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 495).