Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA16 · Cheshire East
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
M13 · Greater Manchester
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 4 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Knutsford recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 4, a 11.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knutsford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6) and Drugs (4), 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 Knutsford — 4 vs 44 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Knutsford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Drugs while Manchester had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 44).