Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M25 · Bury
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
M2 · Greater Manchester
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bury has less crime — 3 vs 4 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).