Bury vs St Helens — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bury

M25 · Bury

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Vehicle crime1

St Helens

WA11 · St Helens

66

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences28
  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Burglary5

Bury has less crime — 3 vs 66 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Bury in April 2026 — 66 incidents compared to 3, a 22.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (15) and Burglary (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bury or St Helens safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bury recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 3 vs 66 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Bury is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bury and St Helens?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bury saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while St Helens had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Bury recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 66).

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