Manchester Safe4Summer
Below is a summary of activity we've undertaken as part of the Safe4Summer campaign across Manchester:
On Tuesday 15 July 2025, officers and partners came together to patrol the city’s most problematic areas in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour.
A total of eight arrests were made within Piccadilly Gardens over the course of the day for a range of offences, including immigration, public order, robbery, and breach of Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Read more about the multi-agency day of action here: Safe4Summer initiative sees multi-agency day of action take on Piccadilly Gardens | Greater Manchester Police
Officers have been out and about across the Fallowfield Loop providing reassurance to our communities.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak to our mounted team.
Our horses are just one of the ways we patrol the Fallowfield Loop alongside our walking and cycle patrols.
The Piccadilly Gardens neighbourhood policing team has been working with GMP Specialist Operations TAU—Tactical Aid Unit officers, patrolling the Gardens to heighten visibility and tackle crime in ‘hotspot’ areas.
TAU officers carried out weapon and drug sweeps and stop searches, during which they recovered several knives, which were seized for destruction.
Inspector Kam Hare from the City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “We’re determined to ensure the city centre and Piccadilly Gardens are safer places for everyone. The Safe4Summer initiative is a testament to our dedication to reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life for businesses, residents, and visitors to the city centre."
On Monday 21 July, officers working alongside partners from Metrolink and Immigration Enforcement were at Manchester Victoria train station as part of regular deployments, disrupting criminality on the Metrolink network by targeting anti-social behaviour and running checks for immigration offenders.
One wanted male was arrested on suspicion of theft after trying to evade officers.
Officers across Piccadilly Gardens, working alongside our Force Intelligence Bureau, Roads Policing Unit, and Immigration Compliance and Enforcement officers, were out on Monday 20 July, in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour on e-bikes.
The operation runs hand in hand with immigration to target modern slavery, with seven bikes seized and one arrest made for immigration offences.
Officers secured four arrests on Monday 18 August, following a day of action targeting suspected criminality in the Piccadily Gardens area.
The Piccadilly Gardens Neighbourhood Policing Team took swift enforcement against offenders while also offering vital support to some of Manchester City Centre’s most vulnerable residents.
Throughout the day, officers arrested four individuals for a range of offences, including Breach of Court Bail, Breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order, and an outstanding warrant.
Read more about the activity here: Four arrests made in latest day of action in Piccadilly Gardens | Greater Manchester Police
A City of Manchester partnership operation has seen over £386,000 worth of illegal vapes, cigarettes and counterfeit goods seized as the team looks to crack down on illegal items.
GMP officers have been working together with Manchester City Council Trading Standards, visiting multiple premises in key localities. The operation was also joined by two dogs from Wagtail UK, who specialise in detection dogs for a range of things, including tobacco.
Read more about the activity here: Illegal vapes and tobacco worth over £386,000 seized during City of Manchester operation | Greater Manchester Police
Neighbourhood officers carried out ASB patrols alongside Manchester City Council in Harpurhey.
