Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA5 · Warrington
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
L35 · St Helens
164
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Great Sankey has less crime — 107 vs 164 incidents in February 2026.
Rainhill recorded notably higher crime than Great Sankey in February 2026 — 164 vs 107 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Sankey sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Rainhill has more Shoplifting (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Great Sankey recorded fewer crimes than Rainhill — 107 vs 164 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Sankey saw higher rates of Public order while Rainhill had more Shoplifting. Overall, Great Sankey recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 164).