The total recorded crimes in Salford, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Salford 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 Salford, encompassing approximately 269,922 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 Salford, we need to analyze Salford crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to the UK:
Salford has recorded 72 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 0.27 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 328 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.
Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 104 crimes with a crime rate of 0.39, ranking it 323 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.
Relative to Greater Manchester:
In 2024, Salford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greater Manchester average, with 72 crimes compared to 136.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Salford witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.
In 2023, Salford had fewer crimes than the Greater Manchester average, with 104 crimes compared to 220. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Salford witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 9 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Based on the available data, Salford is considered safer compared to the national averages.
Compared to other cities in Greater Manchester, Salford has a lower crime rate in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Swinton Park (2 crimes), and the safest, Cadishead & Lower Irlam (1 crimes), is 1 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Salford.
Similarly, the area of Swinton Worsley Road (2 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Lower Irlam & Cadishead (1 crimes), with a difference of 1 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Salford.
| Swinton Park | 2 |
| Kersal & Broughton Park | 1 |
| Little Hulton | 1 |
| Pendlebury & Clifton | 1 |
| Cadishead & Lower Irlam | 1 |
| Swinton Worsley Road | 2 |
| Clifton Green & Pendlebury East | 1 |
| Little Hulton South | 1 |
| Kersal Dale | 1 |
| Lower Irlam & Cadishead | 1 |
| Swinton Worsley Road | 2 |
| Clifton Green & Pendlebury East | 1 |
| Little Hulton South | 1 |
| Kersal Dale | 1 |
| Lower Irlam & Cadishead | 1 |
In July 2025 the Salford has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 326th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.
In 2024, the total Salford crimes were 72. The crime rate of Salford in 2024 was 0.27 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking it 328 danzarous in the UK. Salford ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.
In 2023, the total crimes in Salford were around 104 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.39 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking 323 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Greater Manchester, Salford ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of Salford
| City | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | |
| Bury | 2 | 10 | 33 | 8 | 37 | 10 |
| Oldham | 3 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 105 | 6 |
| Trafford | 6 | 9 | 30 | 9 | 46 | 9 |
| Tameside | 2 | 8 | 81 | 6 | 80 | 8 |
| Rochdale | 4 | 5 | 84 | 5 | 102 | 5 |
| Bolton | 7 | 4 | 119 | 4 | 156 | 4 |
| Wigan | 11 | 3 | 158 | 3 | 220 | 3 |
| Manchester | 11 | 2 | 612 | 1 | 825 | 2 |
| Stockport | 9 | 1 | 142 | 2 | 530 | 1 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Salford postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |