Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L22 · Sefton
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA11 · St Helens
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 66 vs 169 incidents in April 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than St Helens in April 2026 — 169 incidents compared to 66, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Public order (16), while St Helens has more Burglary (5). 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 — 66 vs 169 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Public order while St Helens had more Burglary. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 169).