Crime Rate in Gorton & Abbey Hey, ward

Gorton & Abbey Hey has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 wards in Manchester district and the 169th lowest crime rate ward of 7,548 wards in England and Wales. Across the region (North West), it has the 169th lowest crime rate of 795 wards.

The overall crime rate in Gorton & Abbey Hey in the last 12 months was 0.6 per 1,000 residents and was 52.8% higher than the Manchester district average (0.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Gorton & Abbey Hey’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 60.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 0.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -99.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the Gorton & Abbey Hey ward, the highest concentration of overall crime occurs near Gorton (Station), with 3 recorded incidents. Violent and public-order offences happen most frequently around Beyer Close (3 offences). Both locations are situated within roughly 0.3 miles of each other.