Manchester city centre has above average crime, particularly violent crime and theft. This is typical of all UK city centres. The residential suburbs of Manchester are significantly safer — Didsbury and Chorlton rank among the safest urban areas in the North West.
Deansgate and the residential Castlefield area are safer parts of the city centre.
Piccadilly Gardens and parts of the Northern Quarter at night have higher crime.
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See also: Manchester City Centre area guide →