The total recorded crimes in Manchester, UK in May 2025 are around 9 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Harpurhey (4 crimes), and the safest, Moston (1 crimes), is 3 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Manchester.
Similarly, the area of Harpurhey South & Monsall (4 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Crumpsall South (1 crimes), with a difference of 3 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Manchester.
| Harpurhey | 4 |
| Deansgate | 1 |
| Whalley Range | 1 |
| Withington | 1 |
| Crumpsall | 1 |
| Deansgate | 1 |
| Whalley Range | 1 |
| Withington | 1 |
| Crumpsall | 1 |
| Moston | 1 |
| Harpurhey South & Monsall | 4 |
| Blackley | 1 |
| Whalley Range North | 1 |
| Withington East | 1 |
| Castlefield & Deansgate | 1 |
| Blackley | 1 |
| Whalley Range North | 1 |
| Withington East | 1 |
| Castlefield & Deansgate | 1 |
| Crumpsall South | 1 |
In May 2025 the Manchester has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 318th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 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
| City | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | |
| Bury | 2 | 10 | 33 | 8 | 37 | 10 |
| Oldham | 3 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 105 | 6 |
| Trafford | 1 | 9 | 30 | 9 | 46 | 9 |
| Tameside | 1 | 8 | 81 | 6 | 80 | 8 |
| Salford | 8 | 7 | 72 | 7 | 104 | 7 |
| Rochdale | 1 | 5 | 84 | 5 | 102 | 5 |
| Bolton | 4 | 4 | 119 | 4 | 156 | 4 |
| Wigan | 11 | 3 | 158 | 3 | 220 | 3 |
| Stockport | 4 | 1 | 142 | 2 | 530 | 1 |
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 Public order 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 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 Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 12 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 12 |
| January 2025 | 8 |
| December 2024 | 23 |
| November 2024 | 15 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Manchester postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
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