Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M7 · Salford
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WA9 · St Helens
220
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Salford has less crime — 3 vs 220 incidents in April 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Salford in April 2026 — 220 incidents compared to 3, a 73.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Salford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (53) and Criminal damage & arson (28). Salford is below the national average while St Helens is above, making Salford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Salford recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 3 vs 220 incidents. That is 99% 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 Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Salford recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 220).