Crime Rate in Whalley Range: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whalley Range

The total recorded crimes in Whalley Range, Manchester, UK in May 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whalley Range 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 Whalley Range, encompassing approximately 67,243 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

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

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Whalley Range?

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

  • Relative to Manchester:

    • In 2024, Whalley Range demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Manchester average, with 3 crimes compared to 22.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Whalley Range witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the Manchester.

    • In 2023, Whalley Range 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, Whalley Range recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the Manchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whalley Range Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whalley Range has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 ranking 3th out of 31 in the Manchester, UK

In 2024, the total Whalley Range crimes were 3. The crime rate of Whalley Range in 2024 was 0.04 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Manchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whalley Range were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.03 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Manchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whalley Range)CrimesRank (Whalley Range)CrimesRank (Whalley Range)
PiccadillyNA NA484 1637 1
Harpurhey4 12 174 11
Woodhouse ParkNA NA42 244 2
Deansgate1 211 443 3
CheethamNA NA14 311 7
LevenshulmeNA NA2 1314 4
Withington1 4NA NA1 24
Gorton & Abbey HeyNA NA10 512 5
Crumpsall1 52 142 18
Ancoats & BeswickNA NA3 1011 6
BurnageNA NA6 66 8
Moston1 61 231 28
HulmeNA NA5 73 13
CharlestownNA NA4 8NA NA
Clayton & OpenshawNA NA1 275 9
Higher BlackleyNA NA4 92 19
Didsbury WestNA NANA NA4 10
RusholmeNA NA3 124 12
BrooklandsNA NANA NA3 14
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
SharstonNA NA1 202 22
Old MoatNA NA1 252 21
Miles Platting & Newton HeathNA NA1 211 27
Moss SideNA NA1 22NA NA
ChorltonNA NANA NA1 25

Whalley Range Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences 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 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Whalley Range in May 2025

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

1. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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