Bolton vs Urmston — 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

Urmston

M17 · Trafford

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

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

What the data shows

Bolton recorded substantially more crime than Urmston in April 2026 — 3 incidents compared to 1, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bolton sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (2) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while Urmston has more Other crime (1). 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 Urmston safer?

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

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bolton saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Urmston had more Other crime. Overall, Urmston recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 3).

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