Bury vs Salford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bury

M25 · Bury

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Salford

M3 · Salford

7

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Burglary1
  • Other crime1

Bury has less crime — 1 vs 7 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Salford recorded substantially more crime than Bury in February 2026 — 7 incidents compared to 1, a 7.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bury or Salford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bury recorded fewer crimes than Salford — 1 vs 7 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Bury is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bury and Salford?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bury recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 4 in Salford. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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