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

M15 · Greater Manchester

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Manchester has less crime — 4 vs 47 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Knutsford recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in April 2026 — 47 incidents compared to 4, a 11.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knutsford sees higher rates of Public order (7) and Shoplifting (5), while Manchester has more Other crime (1) and 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 Knutsford or Manchester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Knutsford — 4 vs 47 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Knutsford saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Manchester had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 47).

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