Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA3 · Warrington
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L36 · Knowsley
242
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Croft has less crime — 5 vs 242 incidents in April 2026.
Hyton recorded substantially more crime than Croft in April 2026 — 242 incidents compared to 5, a 48.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croft sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Hyton has more Criminal damage & arson (25). Croft is below the national average while Hyton is above, making Croft the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croft recorded fewer crimes than Hyton — 5 vs 242 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Croft is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croft saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Hyton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Croft recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 242).