Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M3 · Salford
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA9 · St Helens
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Salford has less crime — 7 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Salford in February 2026 — 170 incidents compared to 7, a 24.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Salford sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (21) and Drugs (20). 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, Salford recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 7 vs 170 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Salford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Salford saw higher rates of Burglary and Vehicle crime while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Salford recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 170).