Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OL7 · Tameside
1
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
M4 · Greater Manchester
8
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Ashton-under-Lyne has less crime — 1 vs 8 incidents in March 2026.
Manchester recorded substantially more crime than Ashton-under-Lyne in March 2026 — 8 incidents compared to 1, a 8.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Ashton-under-Lyne recorded fewer crimes than Manchester — 1 vs 8 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Ashton-under-Lyne is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, Ashton-under-Lyne's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents) while Manchester's was Other theft (3 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.