Bury vs Great Sankey — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bury

M26 · Bury

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Great Sankey

WA5 · Warrington

107

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Public order13

Bury has less crime — 1 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Great Sankey recorded substantially more crime than Bury in February 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 1, a 107.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Great Sankey records significantly more (57 vs 1 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bury or Great Sankey safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bury recorded fewer crimes than Great Sankey — 1 vs 107 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Bury is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bury and Great Sankey?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bury recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 57 in Great Sankey. Overall, Bury had fewer total crimes (1 vs 107).

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