Crime Rate in Crompton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crompton

The total recorded crimes in Crompton, Oldham, UK in March 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crompton crime rate of 0.01 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Crompton, encompassing approximately 78,455 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crompton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Assheton Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Crompton?

To understand the safety of Crompton, we need to analyze Crompton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Oldham:

    • In 2024, Crompton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oldham average, with 1 crimes compared to 2.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crompton recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Crompton had fewer crimes than the Oldham average, with 1 crimes compared to 7. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Crompton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oldham, Crompton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Crompton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Crompton has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Oldham, UK

In 2024, the total Crompton crimes were 1. The crime rate of Crompton in 2024 was 0.01 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Oldham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crompton were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.03 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Oldham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oldham)CrimesRank (Oldham)CrimesRank (Oldham)
Saddleworth SouthNA NA4 381 1
Chadderton CentralNA NA5 1NA NA
Medlock Vale1 1NA NA2 5
ColdhurstNA NANA NA6 2
AlexandraNA NA4 23 3
Royton North1 2NA NANA NA
Werneth1 31 111 8
Failsworth East1 41 92 4
St Mary'sNA NA3 41 10
Chadderton SouthNA NA3 51 7
Saddleworth NorthNA NA2 62 6
WaterheadNA NA1 71 9
Failsworth WestNA NA1 101 14
St James'NA NANA NA1 11
Royton SouthNA NANA NA1 12
HollinwoodNA NANA NA1 13

Crompton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 2 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Crompton in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Crompton postcode area is presented below.

1. Assheton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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