Bolton vs Manchester — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bolton

BL1 · Bolton

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Manchester

M14 · Greater Manchester

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (2) in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bolton and Manchester recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 2 and 2 incidents respectively. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bolton or Manchester safer?

Bolton and Manchester recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (2 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 Bolton and Manchester?

In February 2026, Bolton's top crime category was Other theft (1 incidents) while Manchester's was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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