Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L21 · Sefton
320
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 320 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in April 2026 — 320 vs 188 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (23). 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 320 incidents. That is 41% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 320).