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Updated March 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 81.5.

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

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Safest in Greater Manchester

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Highest Crime in Greater Manchester

81.5

UK Average

per 1k residents

4

Areas Improving

vs same period last year

Greater Manchester Rankings

RankCity / TownRate (per 1k)YoY
1Manchester — +216.7%
2Salford — +33.3%
3Bury — +250.0%
4Bolton — +16.7%
5Stockport — -33.3%
6Trafford — +200.0%
7Wigan — -28.6%
8Rochdale — -57.1%
9Tameside — +200.0%
10Oldham — -60.0%
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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 81.5.
Is crime improving in Greater Manchester? expand_more
4 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