Bolton vs Bury — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bolton

BL7 · Bolton

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Bury

M45 · Bury

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Bury has less crime — 1 vs 3 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bolton recorded substantially more crime than Bury in April 2026 — 3 incidents compared to 1, a 3.0x 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 Bolton or Bury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bury recorded fewer crimes than Bolton — 1 vs 3 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Bury is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bolton and Bury?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bolton recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 1 in Bury. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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