Crime Rate in Piccadilly: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Piccadilly

The total recorded crimes in Piccadilly, Manchester, UK in July 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Piccadilly 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 Piccadilly, encompassing approximately 118,506 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Piccadilly Crime Hotspots

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

  • Piccadilly with total crimes: 1
  • Buxton Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Piccadilly?

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

  • Relative to Manchester:

    • In 2024, Piccadilly reported a higher crime volume than the Manchester average, with 484 crimes compared to 22. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Piccadilly witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the Manchester.

    • In 2023, Piccadilly experienced a greater number of crimes than the Manchester average, with 637 crimes compared to 29. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Piccadilly witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the Manchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Manchester, Piccadilly has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Piccadilly Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Piccadilly has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 2th out of 31 in the Manchester, UK

In 2024, the total Piccadilly crimes were 484. The crime rate of Piccadilly in 2024 was 4.08 (year) or 0.34 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Manchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Piccadilly were around 637 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5.38 (year) or 0.45 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Manchester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Piccadilly)CrimesRank (Piccadilly)CrimesRank (Piccadilly)
Withington4 1NA NA1 24
Woodhouse ParkNA NA42 244 2
DeansgateNA NA11 443 3
CheethamNA NA14 311 7
Didsbury West1 3NA NA4 10
LevenshulmeNA NA2 1314 4
Ardwick1 42 153 15
Gorton & Abbey HeyNA NA10 512 5
Higher Blackley1 54 92 19
Ancoats & BeswickNA NA3 1011 6
BurnageNA NA6 66 8
Harpurhey1 62 174 11
HulmeNA NA5 73 13
Clayton & Openshaw1 71 275 9
CharlestownNA NA4 8NA NA
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
Old MoatNA NA1 252 21
Miles Platting & Newton HeathNA NA1 211 27
Moss SideNA NA1 22NA NA
MostonNA NA1 231 28
ChorltonNA NANA NA1 25

Piccadilly 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 1 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

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

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 202411
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243

High Crime Locations Piccadilly in July 2025

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

1. Piccadilly (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Buxton Street (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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