Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA3 · Warrington
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Croft has less crime — 2 vs 164 incidents in February 2026.
Rainhill recorded substantially more crime than Croft in February 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 2, a 82.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croft sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Rainhill has more Shoplifting (26) and Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Croft recorded fewer crimes than Rainhill — 2 vs 164 incidents. That is 99% 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 Rainhill had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Croft recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 164).