Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BL0 · Bury
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
M17 · Trafford
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Urmston has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in April 2026.
Ramsbottom recorded notably higher crime than Urmston in April 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ramsbottom sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (1) and Criminal damage & arson (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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Urmston recorded fewer crimes than Ramsbottom — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Urmston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ramsbottom saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Urmston had more Other crime. Overall, Urmston recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).