Crime Rate in Piccadilly: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Piccadilly

The total recorded crimes in Piccadilly, Manchester, UK in March 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Piccadilly 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 Piccadilly, encompassing approximately 118,506 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Piccadilly Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Piccadilly has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Manchester)CrimesRank (Manchester)CrimesRank (Manchester)
Gorton & Abbey Hey2 110 512 5
Woodhouse ParkNA NA42 244 2
DeansgateNA NA11 443 3
Cheetham1 514 311 7
Rusholme1 33 124 12
LevenshulmeNA NA2 1314 4
Sharston1 41 202 22
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
BrooklandsNA NANA NA3 14
CrumpsallNA NA2 142 18
ArdwickNA NA2 153 15
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
Old MoatNA NA1 252 21
Miles Platting & Newton HeathNA NA1 211 27
Moss SideNA NA1 22NA NA
MostonNA NA1 231 28
WithingtonNA NANA NA1 24
ChorltonNA NANA NA1 25

Piccadilly Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 202411
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 202421
April 202412

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 202410
April 202414

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 202412
April 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 202416
April 202410

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 202429
April 202424

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Piccadilly in March 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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