Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L21 · Sefton
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA10 · St Helens
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
St Helens has less crime — 318 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.
Southport and St Helens recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 320 and 318 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (33). 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 — 318 vs 320 incidents. That is 1% 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 Anti-social behaviour. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (318 vs 320).