Crime Rate in Werneth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Werneth

The total recorded crimes in Werneth, Oldham, UK in July 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Werneth 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 Werneth, encompassing approximately 57,271 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Werneth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Villiers Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Werneth?

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

  • Relative to Oldham:

    • In 2024, Werneth 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, Werneth recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Oldham.

    • In 2023, Werneth 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, Werneth witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Oldham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Werneth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Werneth has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Oldham, UK

In 2024, the total Werneth crimes were 1. The crime rate of Werneth in 2024 was 0.02 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Oldham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Werneth were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.02 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Oldham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Werneth)CrimesRank (Werneth)CrimesRank (Werneth)
Saddleworth SouthNA NA4 381 1
Chadderton CentralNA NA5 1NA NA
Shaw1 1NA NANA NA
ColdhurstNA NANA NA6 2
AlexandraNA NA4 23 3
St Mary's1 23 41 10
Failsworth EastNA NA1 92 4
Medlock ValeNA NANA NA2 5
Chadderton SouthNA NA3 51 7
Saddleworth NorthNA NA2 62 6
WaterheadNA NA1 71 9
CromptonNA NA1 81 15
Failsworth WestNA NA1 101 14
St James'NA NANA NA1 11
Royton SouthNA NANA NA1 12
HollinwoodNA NANA NA1 13

Werneth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

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

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

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 4 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Werneth in July 2025

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

1. Villiers Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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