Heywood vs Manchester — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Heywood

OL10 · Rochdale

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Manchester

M16 · Greater Manchester

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (1) in February 2026.

What the data shows

Heywood and Manchester recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 1 and 1 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heywood sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (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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Frequently asked questions

Is Heywood or Manchester safer?

Heywood and Manchester recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (1 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Heywood saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Manchester had more Other theft. Total crime levels were similar.

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