Ashton-under-Lyne vs Manchester — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ashton-under-Lyne

SK16 · Tameside

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Manchester

M1 · Greater Manchester

10

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other theft3
  • Theft from person2

Ashton-under-Lyne has less crime — 1 vs 10 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Manchester recorded substantially more crime than Ashton-under-Lyne in March 2026 — 10 incidents compared to 1, a 10.0x difference. 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 Manchester safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Ashton-under-Lyne recorded fewer crimes than Manchester — 1 vs 10 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Ashton-under-Lyne is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Ashton-under-Lyne recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 5 in Manchester. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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