Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA16 · Cheshire East
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA9 · St Helens
220
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Knutsford has less crime — 47 vs 220 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Knutsford in April 2026 — 220 incidents compared to 47, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knutsford sees higher rates of Public order (7), while St Helens has more Criminal damage & arson (28). 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 220 incidents. That is 79% 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 while St Helens had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 220).