Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA13 · Warrington
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Lymm has less crime — 42 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Lymm in April 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 42, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lymm sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lymm recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 42 vs 188 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Lymm is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lymm saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lymm recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 188).