Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M1 · Greater Manchester
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
M16 · Greater Manchester
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 1 vs 6 incidents in February 2026.
Manchester recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in February 2026 — 6 incidents compared to 1, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Violence & sexual offences (2), while Manchester has more Other theft (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 Manchester — 1 vs 6 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Manchester saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Violence & sexual offences while Manchester had more Other theft. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 6).