Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M7 · Salford
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA11 · St Helens
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Salford has less crime — 3 vs 66 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Salford in April 2026 — 66 incidents compared to 3, a 22.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Salford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while St Helens has more Anti-social behaviour (15) and Burglary (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Salford recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 3 vs 66 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Salford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Salford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while St Helens had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Salford recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 66).