Knutsford vs Manchester — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Knutsford

WA16 · Cheshire East

44

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Shoplifting6
  • Drugs4

Manchester

M14 · Greater Manchester

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Manchester has less crime — 2 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Knutsford recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 2, a 22.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Knutsford or Manchester safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Knutsford — 2 vs 44 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Knutsford recorded 20 incidents of this type vs 2 in Manchester. Overall, Manchester had fewer total crimes (2 vs 44).

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