Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M19 · Greater Manchester
1
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
SK1 · Stockport
2
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in March 2026.
Stockport recorded notably higher crime than Manchester in March 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Stockport has more Drugs (1) and Violence & sexual offences (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Stockport — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Manchester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stockport had more Drugs and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Manchester recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).