Great Sankey vs Lymm — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Great Sankey

WA5 · Warrington

107

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Public order13

Lymm

WA13 · Warrington

42

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Shoplifting8
  • Public order7

Lymm has less crime — 42 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Great Sankey recorded substantially more crime than Lymm in February 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 42, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Sankey sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17), while Lymm has more Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Sankey or Lymm safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Lymm recorded fewer crimes than Great Sankey — 42 vs 107 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Lymm is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Great Sankey and Lymm?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Sankey saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Lymm had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lymm recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 107).

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