Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA3 · Warrington
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA16 · Cheshire East
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Croft has less crime — 2 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Knutsford recorded substantially more crime than Croft in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 2, a 22.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croft sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Knutsford has more Shoplifting (6) and Drugs (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Croft recorded fewer crimes than Knutsford — 2 vs 44 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Croft is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croft saw higher rates of Burglary while Knutsford had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Croft recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 44).