Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA10 · St Helens
324
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 324 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 324 vs 170 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: St Helens sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (32), while St Helens has more 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 St Helens — 170 vs 324 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, St Helens saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Drugs. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (170 vs 324).