Lymm vs Oldham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Lymm

WA13 · Warrington

42

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Public order7

Oldham

M35 · Oldham

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

Oldham has less crime — 1 vs 42 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Lymm recorded substantially more crime than Oldham in April 2026 — 42 incidents compared to 1, a 42.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lymm sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (17) and Anti-social behaviour (9), while Oldham has more Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lymm or Oldham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Oldham recorded fewer crimes than Lymm — 1 vs 42 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Oldham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Lymm and Oldham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lymm saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Oldham had more Other crime. Overall, Oldham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 42).

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