Greater Manchester Police

Is Commercial District Safe?

Crime statistics for Commercial District. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 484 crimes
84 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

484 Crimes (last 36 months)
94.2% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓80% vs Previous 12 Months

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Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 484 total crimes recorded in Commercial District

Violent Crime
137 28.3%
Other Theft
64 13.2%
Public Order
61 12.6%
Theft from Person
42 8.7%
Drugs
31 6.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
28 5.8%
Shoplifting
26 5.4%
Bicycle Theft
21 4.3%
Possession of Weapons
20 4.1%
Robbery
18 3.7%
Other Crime
18 3.7%
Vehicle Crime
11 2.3%
Burglary
7 1.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Commercial District — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Commercial District safe?

Commercial District has a CrimeRadar safety score of 84/100, rated Safe. 43 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Commercial District is considered a relatively safe area based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Commercial District in the last 12 months?

43 crimes were recorded in Commercial District in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 80% compared to the previous 12-month period (215 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Commercial District?

The most common crime in Commercial District is Violent Crime, with 137 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 318.6% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Commercial District increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Commercial District is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 80% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Commercial District?

Commercial District has a safety score of 84 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Commercial District compare to the Greater Manchester Police average?

Commercial District has a safety score of 84/100, while the Greater Manchester Police force area average is 86/100. Commercial District is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Commercial District?

94.2% of crimes in Commercial District resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Commercial District?

137 violent crimes were recorded in Commercial District in the last 12 months, representing 318.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 0 incidents.

When was the crime data for Commercial District last updated?

The crime data for Commercial District was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Commercial District with other areas?

You can compare Commercial District with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.