Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BL1 · Bolton
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
M18 · Greater Manchester
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in February 2026.
Bolton recorded notably higher crime than Manchester in February 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. 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, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Bolton — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Bolton's top crime category was Other theft (1 incidents) while Manchester's was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.