Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA16 · Cheshire East
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L35 · St Helens
191
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Knutsford has less crime — 47 vs 191 incidents in April 2026.
Rainhill recorded substantially more crime than Knutsford in April 2026 — 191 incidents compared to 47, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knutsford sees higher rates of Public order (7) and Shoplifting (5), while Rainhill has more Anti-social behaviour (25) and Criminal damage & arson (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Knutsford recorded fewer crimes than Rainhill — 47 vs 191 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Knutsford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knutsford saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Rainhill had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 191).