Manchester vs Urmston — 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

Urmston

M17 · Trafford

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (1) in April 2026.

What the data shows

Manchester and Urmston recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 1 and 1 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Manchester sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (1), while Urmston has more Other crime (1). 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?

Manchester and Urmston recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (1 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Manchester saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Urmston had more Other crime. Total crime levels were similar.

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