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Updated April 202610 areas

Greater Manchester Crime Rankings 2026

None is the safest area in Greater Manchester with a crime rate of None per 1,000 residents. The county average of None compares to a UK average of 81.3.

Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly

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Safest in Greater Manchester

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Highest Crime in Greater Manchester

81.3

UK Average

per 1k residents

6

Areas Improving

vs same period last year

Greater Manchester Rankings

RankCity / TownRate (per 1k)YoY
1Manchester — -7.7%
2Wigan — +25.0%
3Bury — +40.0%
4Rochdale — +25.0%
5Salford — -16.7%
6Tameside — -50.0%
7Stockport — -20.0%
8Trafford — +200.0%
9Bolton — -62.5%
10Oldham — -75.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Greater Manchester compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Greater Manchester is N/A per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in Greater Manchester? expand_more
6 of 10 areas in Greater Manchester recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.

Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology