Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA16 · Cheshire East
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA10 · St Helens
318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knutsford has less crime — 47 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Knutsford in April 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 47, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knutsford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (33). Knutsford is below the national average while St Helens is above, making Knutsford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Knutsford recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 47 vs 318 incidents. That is 85% 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 Shoplifting while St Helens had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 318).