Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA3 · Warrington
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L35 · St Helens
191
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croft has less crime — 5 vs 191 incidents in April 2026.
Rainhill recorded substantially more crime than Croft in April 2026 — 191 incidents compared to 5, a 38.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croft sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Rainhill has more Criminal damage & arson (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croft recorded fewer crimes than Rainhill — 5 vs 191 incidents. That is 97% 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 Rainhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Croft recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 191).