Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WA9 · St Helens
220
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
St Helens has less crime — 188 vs 220 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens saw somewhat more crime than St Helens in April 2026 (220 vs 188 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: St Helens sees higher rates of Public order (20), while St Helens has more Criminal damage & arson (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 188 vs 220 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. St Helens is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, St Helens saw higher rates of Public order while St Helens had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 220).