Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Knowsley has less crime — 100 vs 164 incidents in February 2026.
Rainhill recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in February 2026 — 164 vs 100 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (11), while Rainhill has more Anti-social behaviour (15). 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, Knowsley recorded fewer crimes than Rainhill — 100 vs 164 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Knowsley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Rainhill had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Knowsley recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 164).