What is the crime rate in M5?

As of January 2026, M5 has a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 residents, based on 1 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in M5?

The most common crime type in M5 is Other theft with 1 incidents in January 2026, accounting for 100.0% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in M5?

As of January 2026, M5 has a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 residents, based on 1 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in M5?

The most common crime type in M5 is Other theft with 1 incidents in January 2026, accounting for 100.0% of all crime.

January 2026 Source: Police.uk

M5 Crime Intelligence Report

M5 recorded 1 crimes in January 2026, equating to a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 0.0% compared to the previous month.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: January 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

Crime Rate

0.04per 1k

Low Risk

Active Postcodes

1,453

Within M5 district

Salford

23,198

Estimated population

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Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Gloucester Street Map	total: 1 Other theft: 1	1

Crime Breakdown

January 2026

1 Total

Other Theft

100.0%

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