Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA5 · Warrington
87
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L34 · Knowsley
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Great Sankey has less crime — 87 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley recorded notably higher crime than Great Sankey in April 2026 — 142 vs 87 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Sankey sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Knowsley has more Shoplifting (27). 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, Great Sankey recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 87 vs 142 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Great Sankey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Sankey saw higher rates of Public order while Knowsley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Great Sankey recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 142).