Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA3 · Warrington
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L29 · Sefton
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Croft has less crime — 5 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.
Sefton recorded substantially more crime than Croft in April 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 5, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croft sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while Sefton has more Shoplifting (11) and Public order (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croft recorded fewer crimes than Sefton — 5 vs 37 incidents. That is 86% 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Sefton had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Croft recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 37).