Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M14 · Greater Manchester
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
M18 · Greater Manchester
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 1 vs 3 incidents in April 2026.
Manchester recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in April 2026 — 3 incidents compared to 1, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (3), while Manchester has more Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Manchester — 1 vs 3 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Manchester saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Manchester had more Other crime. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 3).