Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BL0 · Bury
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
M7 · Salford
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ramsbottom has less crime — 2 vs 3 incidents in April 2026.
Salford recorded notably higher crime than Ramsbottom in April 2026 — 3 vs 2 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ramsbottom sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Salford has more Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ramsbottom recorded fewer crimes than Salford — 2 vs 3 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Ramsbottom is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ramsbottom saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Salford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ramsbottom recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 3).