The total recorded crimes in Stockport, UK in July 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockport 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 Stockport, encompassing approximately 294,770 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 Stockport, we need to analyze Stockport 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:
Stockport has recorded 142 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 0.48 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 323 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.
Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 530 crimes with a crime rate of 1.80, ranking it 311 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.
Relative to Greater Manchester:
In 2024, Stockport reported a higher crime volume than the Greater Manchester average, with 142 crimes compared to 136. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Stockport recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 9 other cities.
In 2023, Stockport experienced a greater number of crimes than the Greater Manchester average, with 530 crimes compared to 220. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Stockport recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 9 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Based on the available data, Stockport is considered safer compared to the national averages.
Compared to other cities in Greater Manchester, Stockport has a higher 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, Davenport and Cale Green (2 crimes), and the safest, Bredbury and Woodley (1 crimes), is 1 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Stockport.
Similarly, the area of Woodsmoor & Mile End (2 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bramhall South & Woodford (1 crimes), with a difference of 1 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stockport.
| Woodsmoor & Mile End | 2 |
| Adswood | 2 |
| High Lane | 2 |
| Bredbury | 1 |
| Romiley & Compstall | 1 |
| Adswood | 2 |
| High Lane | 2 |
| Bredbury | 1 |
| Romiley & Compstall | 1 |
| Bramhall South & Woodford | 1 |
In July 2025 the Stockport has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 323th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.
In 2024, the total Stockport crimes were 142. The crime rate of Stockport in 2024 was 0.48 (year) or 0.04 (month) ranking it 323 danzarous in the UK. Stockport ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.
In 2023, the total crimes in Stockport were around 530 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.80 (year) or 0.15 (month) ranking 311 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Greater Manchester, Stockport ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Stockport
| 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 |
| Salford | 6 | 7 | 72 | 7 | 104 | 7 |
| 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 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
In February 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 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 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stockport postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |