Manchester vs Manchester — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Manchester

M11 · Greater Manchester

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Manchester

M16 · Greater Manchester

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (1) in February 2026.

What the data shows

Manchester and Manchester recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 1 and 1 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (1), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Manchester or Manchester safer?

Manchester and Manchester recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (1 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Manchester saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Manchester had more Other theft. Total crime levels were similar.

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