Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA11 · St Helens
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA9 · St Helens
220
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
St Helens has less crime — 66 vs 220 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than St Helens in April 2026 — 220 incidents compared to 66, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: St Helens sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15) and Burglary (5), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (53) and Criminal damage & arson (28). St Helens is below the national average while St Helens is above, making St Helens the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 66 vs 220 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, St Helens saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 220).