Manchester vs Urmston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Manchester

M15 · Greater Manchester

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Urmston

M17 · Trafford

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

Urmston has less crime — 1 vs 4 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Manchester recorded substantially more crime than Urmston in April 2026 — 4 incidents compared to 1, a 4.0x difference. 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 Urmston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Urmston recorded fewer crimes than Manchester — 1 vs 4 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Urmston is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Manchester's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents) while Urmston's was Other crime (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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