Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M15 · Greater Manchester
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WN8 · Lancashire
195
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Manchester has less crime — 4 vs 195 incidents in April 2026.
Ormskirk recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in April 2026 — 195 incidents compared to 4, a 48.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while Ormskirk has more Criminal damage & arson (24) and Anti-social behaviour (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Ormskirk — 4 vs 195 incidents. That is 98% 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 Other crime and Other theft while Ormskirk had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 195).