Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA12 · St Helens
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 137 vs 164 incidents in February 2026.
Rainhill saw somewhat more crime than St Helens in February 2026 (164 vs 137 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rainhill sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15), while St Helens has more Public order (12). 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 Rainhill — 137 vs 164 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rainhill saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Public order. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 164).