Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA3 · Warrington
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
M15 · Greater Manchester
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Croft has less crime — 2 vs 4 incidents in February 2026.
Manchester recorded notably higher crime than Croft in February 2026 — 4 vs 2 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croft sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Manchester has more 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 February 2026 Police data, Croft recorded fewer crimes than Manchester — 2 vs 4 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Croft is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croft saw higher rates of Burglary while Manchester had more Other theft. Overall, Croft recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 4).