Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA13 · Warrington
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA11 · St Helens
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lymm has less crime — 42 vs 52 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens saw somewhat more crime than Lymm in February 2026 (52 vs 42 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lymm sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8) and Public order (7), while St Helens has more Other theft (9) and Anti-social behaviour (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Lymm recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 42 vs 52 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Lymm is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lymm saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while St Helens had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lymm recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 52).