The total recorded crimes in Higher Blackley, Manchester, UK in July 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Higher Blackley 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 Higher Blackley, encompassing approximately 29,846 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Higher Blackley, we need to analyze Higher Blackley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Manchester:
In 2024, Higher Blackley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Manchester average, with 4 crimes compared to 22.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Higher Blackley witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Manchester.
In 2023, Higher Blackley had fewer crimes than the Manchester average, with 2 crimes compared to 29. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Higher Blackley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the Manchester.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Manchester, Higher Blackley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Higher Blackley has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 5th out of 31 in the Manchester, UK
In 2024, the total Higher Blackley crimes were 4. The crime rate of Higher Blackley in 2024 was 0.13 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Manchester.
In 2023, the total crimes in Higher Blackley were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.07 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Manchester.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Higher Blackley) | Crimes | Rank (Higher Blackley) | Crimes | Rank (Higher Blackley) | |
| Piccadilly | 2 | 2 | 484 | 1 | 637 | 1 |
| Withington | 4 | 1 | NA | NA | 1 | 24 |
| Woodhouse Park | NA | NA | 42 | 2 | 44 | 2 |
| Deansgate | NA | NA | 11 | 4 | 43 | 3 |
| Cheetham | NA | NA | 14 | 3 | 11 | 7 |
| Didsbury West | 1 | 3 | NA | NA | 4 | 10 |
| Levenshulme | NA | NA | 2 | 13 | 14 | 4 |
| Ardwick | 1 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 15 |
| Gorton & Abbey Hey | NA | NA | 10 | 5 | 12 | 5 |
| Ancoats & Beswick | NA | NA | 3 | 10 | 11 | 6 |
| Burnage | NA | NA | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Harpurhey | 1 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 11 |
| Hulme | NA | NA | 5 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
| Clayton & Openshaw | 1 | 7 | 1 | 27 | 5 | 9 |
| Charlestown | NA | NA | 4 | 8 | NA | NA |
| Whalley Range | NA | NA | 3 | 11 | 2 | 23 |
| Rusholme | NA | NA | 3 | 12 | 4 | 12 |
| Brooklands | NA | NA | NA | NA | 3 | 14 |
| Crumpsall | NA | NA | 2 | 14 | 2 | 18 |
| Northenden | NA | NA | 1 | 24 | 2 | 16 |
| Fallowfield | NA | NA | 2 | 16 | NA | NA |
| Didsbury East | NA | NA | 1 | 26 | 2 | 17 |
| Baguley | NA | NA | 2 | 18 | NA | NA |
| Longsight | NA | NA | 2 | 19 | 1 | 26 |
| Chorlton Park | NA | NA | 1 | 28 | 2 | 20 |
| Sharston | NA | NA | 1 | 20 | 2 | 22 |
| Old Moat | NA | NA | 1 | 25 | 2 | 21 |
| Miles Platting & Newton Heath | NA | NA | 1 | 21 | 1 | 27 |
| Moss Side | NA | NA | 1 | 22 | NA | NA |
| Moston | NA | NA | 1 | 23 | 1 | 28 |
| Chorlton | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 25 |
In July 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In June 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Higher Blackley postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |