Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M15 · Greater Manchester
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA10 · St Helens
324
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Manchester has less crime — 4 vs 324 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in February 2026 — 324 incidents compared to 4, a 81.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (42) and Anti-social behaviour (32). Manchester is below the national average while St Helens is above, making Manchester the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 4 vs 324 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Manchester saw higher rates of Other theft while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 324).