Bury vs Manchester — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bury

M25 · Bury

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Vehicle crime1

Manchester

M2 · Greater Manchester

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Bury has less crime — 3 vs 4 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Manchester saw somewhat more crime than Bury in April 2026 (4 vs 3 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Manchester has more Other crime (1) and Other theft (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 Bury or Manchester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bury recorded fewer crimes than Manchester — 3 vs 4 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Bury is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bury saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Manchester had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Bury recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 4).

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