Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA13 · Warrington
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
WA9 · St Helens
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lymm has less crime — 42 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.
St Helens recorded substantially more crime than Lymm in February 2026 — 170 incidents compared to 42, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lymm sees higher rates of Public order (7), while St Helens has more 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, Lymm recorded fewer crimes than St Helens — 42 vs 170 incidents. That is 75% 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 Public order while St Helens had more Drugs. Overall, Lymm recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 170).