Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA8 · Halton
273
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Rainhill has less crime — 164 vs 273 incidents in February 2026.
Runcorn recorded notably higher crime than Rainhill in February 2026 — 273 vs 164 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rainhill sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Runcorn has more Public order (35). 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, Rainhill recorded fewer crimes than Runcorn — 164 vs 273 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Runcorn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rainhill saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Runcorn had more Public order. Overall, Rainhill recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 273).