Lymm vs Sefton — 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

Sefton

L29 · Sefton

37

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting11
  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Public order6

Sefton has less crime — 37 vs 42 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Lymm and Sefton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 42 and 37 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lymm sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9), while Sefton has more Shoplifting (11). 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 Sefton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than Lymm — 37 vs 42 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Sefton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lymm saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Sefton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sefton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 42).

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