Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA5 · Warrington
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WA9 · St Helens
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Great Sankey has less crime — 107 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded notably higher crime than Great Sankey in February 2026 — 170 vs 107 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Sankey sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (17) and Public order (13), 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, Great Sankey recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 107 vs 170 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Sankey saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while St Helens had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Great Sankey recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 170).