Ashton-under-Lyne vs Bury — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ashton-under-Lyne

M34 · Tameside

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Bury

M26 · Bury

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (1) in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ashton-under-Lyne and Bury recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 1 and 1 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ashton-under-Lyne or Bury safer?

Ashton-under-Lyne and Bury recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (1 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.

What are the main differences in crime between Ashton-under-Lyne and Bury?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Ashton-under-Lyne recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 1 in Bury. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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