Crime Rate in Manchester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Manchester

The total recorded crimes in Manchester, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Manchester crime rate of 0.02 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Manchester, encompassing approximately 551,938 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Manchester Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Horwood Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Wensley Drive with total crimes: 1

Manchester Police Info:

Greater Manchester Police

How safe is Manchester?

To understand the safety of Manchester, we need to analyze Manchester crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Manchester has recorded 612 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 1.11 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 322 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 825 crimes with a crime rate of 1.49, ranking it 313 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Greater Manchester:

    • In 2024, Manchester reported a higher crime volume than the Greater Manchester average, with 612 crimes compared to 136. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Manchester experienced a greater number of crimes than the Greater Manchester average, with 825 crimes compared to 220. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Manchester is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Greater Manchester, Manchester has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Manchester Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Withington (4 crimes), and the safest, Clayton & Openshaw (1 crimes), is 3 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Manchester.

Similarly, the area of Withington East (4 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Boothroyden & Higher Blackley (1 crimes), with a difference of 3 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Manchester.

Most Dangerous Areas:

Withington East4
Piccadilly & Ancoats2
Harpurhey North1
Openshaw & Gorton North1
Withington West1

Safest Areas:

Harpurhey North1
Openshaw & Gorton North1
Withington West1
Belle Vue & West Gorton1
Boothroyden & Higher Blackley1

Manchester Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Manchester has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 327th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.

In 2024, the total Manchester crimes were 612. The crime rate of Manchester in 2024 was 1.11 (year) or 0.09 (month) ranking it 322 danzarous in the UK. Manchester ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Manchester were around 825 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.49 (year) or 0.12 (month) ranking 313 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Greater Manchester, Manchester ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Manchester

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greater Manchester)CrimesRank (Greater Manchester)CrimesRank (Greater Manchester)
Bury2 1033 837 10
Oldham3 626 10105 6
Trafford6 930 946 9
Tameside2 881 680 8
Salford6 772 7104 7
Rochdale4 584 5102 5
Bolton7 4119 4156 4
Wigan11 3158 3220 3
Stockport9 1142 2530 1

Manchester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Robbery also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20258
April 202512
March 20254
February 202512
January 20258
December 202423
November 202415
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
February 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Manchester in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Manchester postcode area is presented below.

1. Horwood Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wensley Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Barber Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Piccadilly (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lewis Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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