Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M16 · Greater Manchester
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
M4 · Greater Manchester
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 1 vs 5 incidents in February 2026.
Manchester recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in February 2026 — 5 incidents compared to 1, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Manchester has more Violence & sexual offences (2) and Burglary (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 — 1 vs 5 incidents. That is 80% 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 Violence & sexual offences and Burglary. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 5).