Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA5 · Warrington
87
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L31 · Sefton
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Great Sankey has less crime — 87 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Great Sankey and Maghull recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 87 and 96 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Sankey sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Maghull has more Criminal damage & arson (14). 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, Great Sankey recorded fewer crimes than Maghull — 87 vs 96 incidents. That is 9% 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 Maghull had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Sankey recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 96).