Bury vs St Helens — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bury

M45 · Bury

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

St Helens

WA11 · St Helens

66

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

Bury has less crime — 1 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 1, a 66.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though St Helens records significantly more (28 vs 1 incidents). 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 — 1 vs 66 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Bury is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bury recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 28 in St Helens. Overall, Bury had fewer total crimes (1 vs 66).

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