Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M15 · Greater Manchester
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA12 · St Helens
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Manchester has less crime — 4 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in April 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 4, a 47.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (23) and Public order (20). 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, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 4 vs 188 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Manchester saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 188).