Knutsford vs Manchester — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Knutsford

WA16 · Cheshire East

47

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Public order7
  • Shoplifting5

Manchester

M14 · Greater Manchester

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3

Manchester has less crime — 3 vs 47 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Knutsford recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in April 2026 — 47 incidents compared to 3, a 15.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Knutsford records significantly more (25 vs 3 incidents). 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 April 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Knutsford — 3 vs 47 incidents. That is 94% 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 April 2026, Knutsford recorded 25 incidents of this type vs 3 in Manchester. Overall, Manchester had fewer total crimes (3 vs 47).

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