Crime Rate in Trafford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trafford

The total recorded crimes in Trafford, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trafford 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 Trafford, encompassing approximately 235,053 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Trafford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfolk Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Cavendish Road with total crimes: 1
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 1

Trafford Police Info:

Greater Manchester Police

How safe is Trafford?

To understand the safety of Trafford, we need to analyze Trafford 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:

    • Trafford has recorded 30 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 0.13 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 330 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 46 crimes with a crime rate of 0.20, ranking it 328 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Greater Manchester:

    • In 2024, Trafford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greater Manchester average, with 30 crimes compared to 136.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Trafford witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Trafford had fewer crimes than the Greater Manchester average, with 46 crimes compared to 220. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Trafford witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Trafford is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Greater Manchester, Trafford has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Trafford Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bowdon (2 crimes), and the safest, Gorse Hill (1 crimes), is 1 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Trafford.

Similarly, the area of Flixton & Moorside (2 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Partington (1 crimes), with a difference of 1 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Trafford.

Most Dangerous Areas:

Flixton & Moorside2
Bowdon1
Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton1
Trafford Park East & Sevenways1
Partington1

Safest Areas:

Flixton & Moorside2
Bowdon1
Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton1
Trafford Park East & Sevenways1
Partington1

Trafford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Trafford has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 324th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.

In 2024, the total Trafford crimes were 30. The crime rate of Trafford in 2024 was 0.13 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 330 danzarous in the UK. Trafford ranked 9 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Trafford were around 46 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.20 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 328 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Greater Manchester, Trafford ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 9 as per crime rate of Trafford

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greater Manchester)CrimesRank (Greater Manchester)CrimesRank (Greater Manchester)
Bury2 1033 837 10
Oldham3 626 10105 6
Tameside2 881 680 8
Salford6 772 7104 7
Rochdale4 584 5102 5
Bolton7 4119 4156 4
Wigan11 3158 3220 3
Manchester11 2612 1825 2
Stockport9 1142 2530 1

Trafford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences 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, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Bicycle theft (1 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 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 (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20254
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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October 20241

High Crime Locations Trafford in July 2025

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

1. Norfolk Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
2. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wood Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Lyndhurst Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Brickkiln Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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