Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L28 · Knowsley
235
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WA13 · Warrington
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lymm has less crime — 42 vs 235 incidents in April 2026.
Knowsley recorded substantially more crime than Lymm in April 2026 — 235 incidents compared to 42, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knowsley sees higher rates of Drugs (23), while Lymm has more Public order (7). Knowsley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Lymm is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lymm recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 42 vs 235 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Lymm is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knowsley saw higher rates of Drugs while Lymm had more Public order. Overall, Lymm recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 235).