Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA12 · St Helens
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA9 · St Helens
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 137 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens saw somewhat more crime than St Helens in February 2026 (170 vs 137 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: St Helens sees higher rates of Public order (12), 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 — 137 vs 170 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, St Helens saw higher rates of Public order while St Helens had more Drugs. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 170).