Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BL7 · 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. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bolton sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while Manchester has more Violence & sexual offences (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, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Bolton — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bolton saw higher rates of Burglary and Vehicle crime while Manchester had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).