Crime Rate in Ardwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ardwick

The total recorded crimes in Ardwick, Manchester, UK in April 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ardwick crime rate of 0.01 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 Ardwick, encompassing approximately 97,039 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ardwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Stephen'S Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ardwick?

To understand the safety of Ardwick, we need to analyze Ardwick crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Manchester:

    • In 2024, Ardwick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Manchester average, with 2 crimes compared to 22.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ardwick witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the Manchester.

    • In 2023, Ardwick had fewer crimes than the Manchester average, with 3 crimes compared to 29. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ardwick witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the Manchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Manchester, Ardwick has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ardwick Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Ardwick has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 ranking 6th out of 31 in the Manchester, UK

In 2024, the total Ardwick crimes were 2. The crime rate of Ardwick in 2024 was 0.02 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Manchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ardwick were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.03 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Manchester.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ardwick)CrimesRank (Ardwick)CrimesRank (Ardwick)
Piccadilly1 4484 1637 1
Miles Platting & Newton Heath5 11 211 27
Woodhouse Park1 742 244 2
Cheetham2 214 311 7
DeansgateNA NA11 443 3
Old Moat1 31 252 21
LevenshulmeNA NA2 1314 4
Gorton & Abbey Hey1 810 512 5
Withington1 5NA NA1 24
Ancoats & BeswickNA NA3 1011 6
BurnageNA NA6 66 8
HulmeNA NA5 73 13
CharlestownNA NA4 8NA NA
Clayton & OpenshawNA NA1 275 9
Higher BlackleyNA NA4 92 19
Didsbury WestNA NANA NA4 10
HarpurheyNA NA2 174 11
Whalley RangeNA NA3 112 23
RusholmeNA NA3 124 12
BrooklandsNA NANA NA3 14
CrumpsallNA NA2 142 18
NorthendenNA NA1 242 16
FallowfieldNA NA2 16NA NA
Didsbury EastNA NA1 262 17
BaguleyNA NA2 18NA NA
LongsightNA NA2 191 26
Chorlton ParkNA NA1 282 20
SharstonNA NA1 202 22
Moss SideNA NA1 22NA NA
MostonNA NA1 231 28
ChorltonNA NANA NA1 25

Ardwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In February 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In December 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Ardwick in April 2025

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

1. St Stephen'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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