Lymm vs St Helens — 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

St Helens

WA10 · St Helens

318

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences140
  • Anti-social behaviour33
  • Public order26

Lymm has less crime — 42 vs 318 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Lymm in April 2026 — 318 incidents compared to 42, a 7.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though St Helens records significantly more (140 vs 17 incidents). Lymm is below the national average while St Helens is above, making Lymm the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lymm or St Helens safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lymm recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 42 vs 318 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Lymm is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Lymm and St Helens?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Lymm recorded 17 incidents of this type vs 140 in St Helens. Overall, Lymm had fewer total crimes (42 vs 318).

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