Crap Towns / Manchester / Anti-social behaviour
How bad is anti-social behaviour in Manchester?
The police recorded 20.2 anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 people a year in Manchester from July 2023 to June 2026, 43% higher than the typical town's 14.1. In the 12 months to June 2026 it was 15.9, down from 23.8 in the 12 months to June 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| July 2023 to June 2024 | 23.8 | – |
| July 2024 to June 2025 | 20.8 | – |
| July 2025 to June 2026 | 15.9 | – |
| Town | Distance | Incidents per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | – | 20.2 |
| Salford | 5.3 km | 19.4 |
| Chadderton | 7.6 km | 16.9 |
| Failsworth | 4.8 km | 16.9 |
| Audenshaw | 5.4 km | 15.5 |
| Denton | 6.7 km | 15.5 |
| Droylsden | 4.2 km | 15.5 |
| Prestwich | 7.3 km | 14.7 |
| Reddish | 5.1 km | 12.5 |
| Old Trafford | 6.8 km | 10.3 |
| Stretford | 7.1 km | 10.3 |
| The typical town | – | 14.1 |