Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L22 · Sefton
130
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA11 · St Helens
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 52 vs 130 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded substantially more crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 130 incidents compared to 52, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Public order (10), while St Helens has more Other theft (9). 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 — 52 vs 130 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Public order while St Helens had more Other theft. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 130).