Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BL7 · Bolton
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
M4 · Greater Manchester
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bolton has less crime — 2 vs 5 incidents in February 2026.
Manchester recorded substantially more crime than Bolton in February 2026 — 5 incidents compared to 2, a 2.5x difference. 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 5 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Bolton is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Bolton's top crime category was Burglary (1 incidents) while Manchester's was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.