Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA9 · St Helens
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rainhill has less crime — 164 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.
Rainhill and St Helens recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 164 and 170 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rainhill sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15), 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, Rainhill recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 164 vs 170 incidents. That is 4% 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 Drugs. Overall, Rainhill recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 170).