Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L30 · Sefton
218
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA12 · St Helens
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 137 vs 218 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 218 vs 137 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (15). 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 — 137 vs 218 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Southport is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southport saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 218).