Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L37 · Sefton
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA11 · St Helens
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 52 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.
Southport recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 79 vs 52 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southport sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Criminal damage & arson (12), while St Helens has more Other theft (9) and Anti-social behaviour (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Southport — 52 vs 79 incidents. That is 34% 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 Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 79).