Manchester vs Rawtenstall — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Manchester

M18 · Greater Manchester

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

Rawtenstall

OL13 · Lancashire

170

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences80
  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Manchester has less crime — 1 vs 170 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rawtenstall recorded substantially more crime than Manchester in April 2026 — 170 incidents compared to 1, a 170.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Rawtenstall has more Violence & sexual offences (80) and Anti-social behaviour (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Manchester or Rawtenstall safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Rawtenstall — 1 vs 170 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Manchester saw higher rates of Other crime while Rawtenstall had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 170).

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