Crime Rate in Manchester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Manchester

The total recorded crimes in Manchester, Manchester in January 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Manchester crime rate of 0.03 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-65.22% decrease)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Manchester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longham Close with total crimes: 6
  • Denham Street with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

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, Ancoats & Beswick (6 crimes), and the safest, Levenshulme (1 crimes), is 5 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Manchester.

Similarly, the area of New Islington South & Bradford (6 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Woodhouse Park & Airport (1 crimes), with a difference of 5 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Manchester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Ancoats & Beswick6
Chorlton2
Rusholme2
Cheetham1
Ardwick1

Safest Wards:

Ardwick1
Whalley Range1
Moss Side1
Woodhouse Park1
Levenshulme1

Most Dangerous Areas:

New Islington South & Bradford6
Chorlton North2
Victoria Park & Longsight West2
Levenshulme Central1
Strangeways1

Safest Areas:

Strangeways1
Whalley Range North1
Ardwick1
Rusholme West & Moss Side East1
Woodhouse Park & Airport1

Manchester Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Manchester has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 309th 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greater Manchester)CrimesRank (Greater Manchester)CrimesRank (Greater Manchester)
Bury5 333 837 10
Oldham3 626 10105 6
Trafford1 1030 946 9
Stockport2 9142 2530 1
Tameside2 781 680 8
Salford2 872 7104 7
Rochdale5 584 5102 5
Bolton7 4119 4156 4
Wigan11 1158 3220 3

Manchester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Vehicle 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 202423
November 202415
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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
July 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 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
July 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 January 2025

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

1. Longham Close (Map)
Total6
Other crime6
2. Denham Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences1
Public order1
4. Gloucester Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Jevington Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Southall Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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