Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M16 · Greater Manchester
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA11 · St Helens
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 1 vs 52 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in February 2026 — 52 incidents compared to 1, a 52.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 1 vs 52 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Manchester's top crime category was Other theft (1 incidents) while St Helens's was Violence & sexual offences (20 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.