Manchester vs Rawtenstall — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Manchester

M40 · Greater Manchester

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

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. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Rawtenstall records significantly more (80 vs 1 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

Get a detailed crime report

Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.

Get the full Manchester report — £4.99 Get the full Rawtenstall report — £4.99
View Manchester area page → View Rawtenstall area page →

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?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Manchester recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 80 in Rawtenstall. Overall, Manchester had fewer total crimes (1 vs 170).

Compare other areas

Urmston vs RawtenstallWalkden vs RawtenstallAshton-under-Lyne vs RawtenstallManchester vs RochdaleManchester vs TodmordenManchester vs Rochdale