There are no crimes reported in the circular area with a 300-meter radius of the Saddleworth South area.
To understand the safety of Saddleworth South, we need to analyze Saddleworth South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Oldham:
In 2024, Saddleworth South reported a higher crime volume than the Oldham average, with 4 crimes compared to 2. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Saddleworth South witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other areas in the Oldham.
In 2023, Saddleworth South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oldham average, with 81 crimes compared to 7. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Saddleworth South witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Oldham.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Oldham, Saddleworth South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total Saddleworth South crimes were 4. The crime rate of Saddleworth South in 2024 was 0.69 (year) or 0.06 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Oldham.
In 2023, the total crimes in Saddleworth South were around 81 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.05 (year) or 1.17 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Oldham.
| Area | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Saddleworth South) | Crimes | Rank (Saddleworth South) | Crimes | Rank (Saddleworth South) | |
| Chadderton Central | NA | NA | 5 | 1 | NA | NA |
| Coldhurst | NA | NA | NA | NA | 6 | 2 |
| Alexandra | NA | NA | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Failsworth East | NA | NA | 1 | 9 | 2 | 4 |
| St Mary's | NA | NA | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| Medlock Vale | NA | NA | NA | NA | 2 | 5 |
| Chadderton South | NA | NA | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Saddleworth North | NA | NA | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Waterhead | NA | NA | 1 | 7 | 1 | 9 |
| Werneth | NA | NA | 1 | 11 | 1 | 8 |
| Crompton | NA | NA | 1 | 8 | 1 | 15 |
| Failsworth West | NA | NA | 1 | 10 | 1 | 14 |
| St James' | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 11 |
| Royton South | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 12 |
| Hollinwood | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 13 |
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
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A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Saddleworth South postcode area is presented below.