Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK17 · Derbyshire
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
M12 · Greater Manchester
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 4 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
King Sterndale recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in February 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 4, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: King Sterndale sees higher rates of Drugs (2) and Other theft (2), while Manchester has more Vehicle crime (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, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than King Sterndale — 4 vs 24 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, King Sterndale saw higher rates of Drugs and Other theft while Manchester had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 24).