The total recorded crimes in Rochdale, UK in March 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rochdale crime rate of 0.03 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 Rochdale, encompassing approximately 223,771 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Rochdale, we need to analyze Rochdale crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to the UK:
Rochdale has recorded 84 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 0.38 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 326 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.
Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 102 crimes with a crime rate of 0.46, ranking it 319 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.
Relative to Greater Manchester:
In 2024, Rochdale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greater Manchester average, with 84 crimes compared to 136.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rochdale recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 9 other cities.
In 2023, Rochdale had fewer crimes than the Greater Manchester average, with 102 crimes compared to 220. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Rochdale witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Based on the available data, Rochdale is considered safer compared to the national averages.
Compared to other cities in Greater Manchester, Rochdale has a lower crime rate in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central Rochdale (3 crimes), and the safest, Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough (1 crimes), is 2 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rochdale.
Similarly, the area of Middleton Town & Rhodes (2 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Healey, Syke & Shawclough (1 crimes), with a difference of 1 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rochdale.
| Central Rochdale | 3 |
| South Middleton | 2 |
| Healey | 1 |
| Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough | 1 |
| Middleton Town & Rhodes | 2 |
| Central Rochdale & Mandale Park | 2 |
| Hurstead & Smallbridge | 1 |
| Wardleworth & Newbold Brow | 1 |
| Healey, Syke & Shawclough | 1 |
| Middleton Town & Rhodes | 2 |
| Central Rochdale & Mandale Park | 2 |
| Hurstead & Smallbridge | 1 |
| Wardleworth & Newbold Brow | 1 |
| Healey, Syke & Shawclough | 1 |
In March 2025 the Rochdale has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 14519th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.
In 2024, the total Rochdale crimes were 84. The crime rate of Rochdale in 2024 was 0.38 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking it 326 danzarous in the UK. Rochdale ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.
In 2023, the total crimes in Rochdale were around 102 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.46 (year) or 0.04 (month) ranking 319 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Greater Manchester, Rochdale ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Rochdale
| City | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | |
| Bury | 2 | 10 | 33 | 8 | 37 | 10 |
| Oldham | 5 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 105 | 6 |
| Trafford | 2 | 9 | 30 | 9 | 46 | 9 |
| Tameside | 1 | 8 | 81 | 6 | 80 | 8 |
| Salford | 6 | 7 | 72 | 7 | 104 | 7 |
| Bolton | 6 | 4 | 119 | 4 | 156 | 4 |
| Wigan | 7 | 3 | 158 | 3 | 220 | 3 |
| Manchester | 6 | 1 | 612 | 1 | 825 | 2 |
| Stockport | 9 | 1 | 142 | 2 | 530 | 1 |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5
December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rochdale postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |