Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M4 · Greater Manchester
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA12 · St Helens
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Manchester has less crime — 5 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in February 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 5, a 27.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (15) and Public order (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 5 vs 137 incidents. That is 96% 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 Burglary and Vehicle crime while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 137).