Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M5 · Salford
3
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
SK8 · Stockport
1
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Stockport has less crime — 1 vs 3 incidents in March 2026.
Salford recorded substantially more crime than Stockport in March 2026 — 3 incidents compared to 1, a 3.0x difference. 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, Stockport recorded fewer crimes than Salford — 1 vs 3 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Stockport is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, Salford's top crime category was Robbery (1 incidents) while Stockport's was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.