Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L34 · Knowsley
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA9 · St Helens
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Knowsley has less crime — 100 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Knowsley in February 2026 — 170 vs 100 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though St Helens records significantly more (70 vs 35 incidents). 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 St Helens — 100 vs 170 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Knowsley is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Knowsley recorded 35 incidents of this type vs 70 in St Helens. Overall, Knowsley had fewer total crimes (100 vs 170).