Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M15 · Greater Manchester
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
M2 · Greater Manchester
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 4 vs 7 incidents in February 2026.
Manchester recorded notably higher crime than Manchester in February 2026 — 7 vs 4 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Manchester has more Burglary (1) and 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 February 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Manchester — 4 vs 7 incidents. That is 43% 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 Other theft while Manchester had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 7).