Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L20 · Sefton
495
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA9 · St Helens
220
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
St Helens has less crime — 220 vs 495 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in April 2026 — 495 vs 220 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Southport records significantly more (208 vs 74 incidents). 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 April 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 220 vs 495 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Southport recorded 208 incidents of this type vs 74 in St Helens. Overall, St Helens had fewer total crimes (220 vs 495).