Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L21 · Sefton
291
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA9 · St Helens
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 170 vs 291 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 291 vs 170 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Public order (25) and Criminal damage & arson (20), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (21) and Drugs (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 170 vs 291 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (170 vs 291).