Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA11 · St Helens
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA9 · St Helens
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
St Helens has less crime — 52 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 170 incidents compared to 52, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: St Helens sees higher rates of Other theft (9) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (21) and 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 52 vs 170 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, St Helens saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 170).