Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M1 · Greater Manchester
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OL13 · Lancashire
89
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 6 vs 89 incidents in February 2026.
Rawtenstall recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in February 2026 — 89 incidents compared to 6, a 14.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Burglary (1), while Rawtenstall has more Anti-social behaviour (12) and Other theft (10). 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 Rawtenstall — 6 vs 89 incidents. That is 93% 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 Burglary while Rawtenstall had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 89).