Manchester Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (33/100)
Is Manchester safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Manchester scores 33/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates United Kingdom Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 9 Sep 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Disease & health (score 15)
Crime (score 58)
September 27, 2026
Manchester, United Kingdom has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 33 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 58/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 15/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the United Kingdom travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Manchester currently sits at 33/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Manchester is crime (58/100), and the lowest is disease & health (15/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (35/100) and crime and scams (41/100).
A score of 33 is higher than the scores of 37% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Manchester, United Kingdom currently maintains a baseline composite risk score of 33 out of 100, corresponding to a moderate risk level with a US State Dept advisory level of 2. Additionally, a CDC Level 1 Global Dengue health notice is in effect for travelers to the area.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 09:34 UTC
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- Crime (score 58/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Government advisory (score 52/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
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Day vs Night Safety in Manchester
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Exercise heightened caution even during daylight hours. Stick to primary thoroughfares, travel in groups where possible, and avoid navigating quiet residential side-streets alone.
Nighttime movement carries significant risk. Strictly avoid solo walking after dark; rely exclusively on hotel-arranged transportation or registered radiotaxis, and confirm destination security before leaving your accommodation.
Safety by Traveler Type in Manchester
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is elevated. Solo travelers should avoid quiet areas at night, keep a charged phone and offline map, and share a live location with someone.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is elevated. Plan arrivals in daylight, avoid isolated areas, and prefer accommodation with 24h reception. We do not hold gender-specific incident data for Manchester, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Manchester for families with children (Health 15/100 · Natural disaster 20/100), older travelers (Health 15/100 · Transport 40/100) and business travelers (Digital 45/100 · Money 45/100 · Transport 40/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | high |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Manchester
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
United Kingdom - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Droughts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Manchester happened in June (2 of 5 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the United Kingdom travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the United Kingdom entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Manchester
The most weather-stable two-month window for Manchester is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 19°C and monthly rain averages 86 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; October is the wettest typical month at about 96 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Manchester
Manchester has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Braeburn House
- Hospital: Manchester Royal Infirmary
- Hospital: Manchester University Hospitals (central site)
- Hospital: North Manchester General Hospital
- Hospital: Oaklands Hospital
- Hospital: Plymouth Grove Medical Centre
- Hospital: Salford Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Hospital: Salford Royal Hospital
- Hospital: Shiv Lodge Medical Centre
- Hospital: The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Gorton Police Station
- Police: Greater Manchester Police
- Police: Greater Manchester Police
- Police: Greater Manchester Police Training Unit
- Police: Greenheys Police Station
- Police: Longsight Police Station
- Police: Pendleton Police Station
- Police: Stretford, Greater Manchester Police
- Embassy: Chinese Visa Application Service Centre
- Embassy: Consulate General of Ireland
- Embassy: Consulate General of Romania in Manchester
- Embassy: Iraqi Consulate General in Manchester
- Embassy: Spanish Consulate in Manchester
- Pharmacy: Boots
- Pharmacy: Boots
- Pharmacy: Boots
- Pharmacy: Boots
- Pharmacy: Cameolord Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Faith Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: K's Chemist
- Pharmacy: Manor Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Manor Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Superdrug
- Fire station: Gorton Community Fire Station
- Fire station: Manchester Central Community Fire Station
- Fire station: Moss Side Community Fire Station
- Fire station: Philips Park Community Fire Station
- Fire station: Salford Community Fire Station
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (United Kingdom)
| Police | 999 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 999 |
| Fire | 999 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | low |
| Emergency response | low |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
The provided sources do not contain specific information about hospitals, emergency services, pharmacy locations or evacuation procedures in Manchester. Travelers should rely on standard UK NHS facilities, which are generally accessible in major cities.
Common scam patterns
- Fake Concert Ticket Seller. Scammers post fake tickets for high‑demand events on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X, targeting venues like the AO Arena, Heaton Park and Co‑op Live. Victims are asked to pay via bank transfer or PayPal Friends and Family and receive no tickets, with no chance of fund recovery. Tip: Buy tickets only from official box offices or authorised resellers and never use unprotected payment methods.
- Drink Spiking in Nightlife Areas. Drink‑spiking incidents have been reported in Deansgate and the Northern Quarter, especially late at night in bars and clubs. Perpetrators often target tourists with tampered drinks, leading to loss of control and potential theft. Tip: Never leave your drink unattended and watch the bartender prepare your beverage.
- Pickpocketing at Piccadilly Gardens. Piccadilly Gardens is identified as Manchester’s top hotspot for pickpocketing, with thieves using distraction techniques to steal phones, wallets and other valuables. The area is busy with tourists, making it a prime target for opportunistic theft. Tip: Keep phones and wallets in zipped front pockets and avoid placing them on tables in crowded venues.
Area notes
- Old Trafford. Recorded crime rates are well below the Manchester average, making it one of the safest districts for visitors.
- Didsbury. A residential suburb frequently cited for low crime and a family‑friendly atmosphere.
- Piccadilly Gardens. Highly trafficked city‑centre square known for frequent pickpocketing incidents.
Nearest embassies & consulates
Find your home country's diplomatic mission in United Kingdom for consular support, lost passports, or citizen emergencies:
Frequently asked questions about Manchester
Is Manchester safe to visit?
Manchester currently scores 33/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for United Kingdom (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Manchester · Methodology
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 39 → 33 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 21 | low | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Manchester's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Manchester
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Manchester, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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