Greater Manchester Police · Greater Manchester

Car Theft in Manchester: Rates, Statistics & Hotspots

Greater Manchester sees elevated levels of street-level vehicle interference and keyless relay theft, particularly around commercial retail centres and high-density residential streets.

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Manchester (Greater Manchester)

Live Radar

Showing recorded incidents within a 1-mile radius (~3.14 sq miles) of M11AE (Manchester)

Greater Manchester
Data: July 2026
Official Police Open Data Notice: Greater Manchester Police does not currently upload street-level incident coordinates to Police.uk open data. Zero recorded crimes reflect missing street-level submissions rather than zero local vehicle crime.
Vehicle Crime RiskLOW
0incidents / month
Low (0-3)Moderate (4-12)High (13-28)Severe (29+)

Zero vehicle crime reported within 1 mile in the latest recorded period

💡 Tip: If searching a quiet neighbourhood, expand the radius to 3 or 5 miles above to view surrounding town and borough crime trends.
Month-on-Month TrendStable
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3-Month Incidents Timeline
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Direct monthly street comparison verified with official Police UK records.

Unsolved RateInvestigation Status
0%closed without suspect

National UK average: ~74% of vehicle crimes are closed with no suspect identified.

Top Street Hotspots

Highest concentration of vehicle interference & theft

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No street hotspots recorded in this perimeter for the latest period. Try expanding the radius to 3 or 5 miles to view wider area trends.

UK Parking & Security Checklist

Recommended countermeasures for this risk zone

Use a Faraday pouch or box for keyless car fobs to block relay signal amplifiers.

Fit a Sold Secure / Thatcham-approved steering wheel lock as a highly visible mechanical deterrent.

Double-check all windows, sunroof, and wing mirror retraction before walking away.

Never leave valuables, dashcams, or coats visible inside the cabin.