Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BL1 · Bolton
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
M12 · Greater Manchester
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bolton has less crime — 2 vs 4 incidents in February 2026.
Manchester recorded notably higher crime than Bolton in February 2026 — 4 vs 2 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bolton sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Manchester has more Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bolton recorded fewer crimes than Manchester — 2 vs 4 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Bolton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bolton saw higher rates of Other theft while Manchester had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Bolton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 4).