Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M25 · Bury
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bury has less crime — 3 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Bury in April 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 3, a 62.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (23) and Public order (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bury recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 3 vs 188 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Bury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bury saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Bury recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 188).