Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA16 · Cheshire East
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
M3 · Salford
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Salford has less crime — 7 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Knutsford recorded substantially more crime than Salford in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 7, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Knutsford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6) and Drugs (4), while Salford has more Burglary (1) and 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, Salford recorded fewer crimes than Knutsford — 7 vs 44 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Salford 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 Salford had more Burglary and Vehicle crime. Overall, Salford recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 44).