Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA5 · Warrington
87
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA11 · St Helens
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 66 vs 87 incidents in April 2026.
Great Sankey saw somewhat more crime than St Helens in April 2026 (87 vs 66 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Sankey sees higher rates of Public order (11), while St Helens has more Burglary (5). 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Great Sankey — 66 vs 87 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. St Helens 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 St Helens had more Burglary. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 87).