Manchester Crime
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Focuses on criminal cases from Manchester and the Greater Manchester area."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros & cons
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
- −Only available on Apple Podcasts — not accessible on all podcast apps
About this podcast
Focuses on criminal cases from Manchester and the Greater Manchester area.
Best episode to start with
Browse for a case that interests you
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester Crime
What is Manchester Crime about?
Focuses on criminal cases from Manchester and the Greater Manchester area.
Is Manchester Crime worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if UK true crime interests you". It scores 6/10 on binge factor. Focuses on criminal cases from Manchester and the Greater Manchester area.
Who is Manchester Crime for?
Manchester Crime is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of Manchester Crime to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Manchester Crime?
Manchester Crime is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Manchester Crime?
If you enjoy Manchester Crime, you might also like: I Could Murder a Podcast, They Walk Among Us, Wisecrack, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast. See our full "Podcasts Like Manchester Crime" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; measured
- Episode length
- 40-60 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Binge factor
- 6/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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