Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA5 · Warrington
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA11 · St Helens
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Helens has less crime — 52 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.
Great Sankey recorded notably higher crime than St Helens in February 2026 — 107 vs 52 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Sankey sees higher rates of Public order (13), while St Helens has more Other theft (9). 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, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Great Sankey — 52 vs 107 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. St Helens is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Sankey saw higher rates of Public order while St Helens had more Other theft. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 107).