Crime Rate in Medlock Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Medlock Vale

The total recorded crimes in Medlock Vale, Oldham, UK in March 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Medlock Vale crime rate of 0.02 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 Medlock Vale, encompassing approximately 45,324 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

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

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

  • Sportsmans Drive with total crimes: 1

Medlock Vale Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Medlock Vale has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 1th out of 16 in the Oldham, UK

In 2023, the total crimes in Medlock Vale were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.04 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Oldham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Medlock Vale)CrimesRank (Medlock Vale)CrimesRank (Medlock Vale)
Saddleworth SouthNA NA4 381 1
Chadderton CentralNA NA5 1NA NA
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
Crompton1 51 81 15
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

Medlock Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 1 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

High Crime Locations Medlock Vale in March 2025

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

1. Sportsmans Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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