Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA3 · Warrington
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croft has less crime — 5 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Croft in April 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 5, a 37.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croft sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (23) and Public order (20). 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 St Helens — 5 vs 188 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 and Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Croft recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 188).