Crime Rate in Rochdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rochdale

The total recorded crimes in Rochdale, UK in July 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rochdale 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 Rochdale, encompassing approximately 223,771 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rochdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manchet Street with total crimes: 1
  • Wentworth Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • New Street with total crimes: 1

Rochdale Police Info:

Greater Manchester Police

How safe is Rochdale?

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.

Rochdale Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castleton (1 crimes), and the safest, Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough (1 crimes), is 0 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rochdale.

Similarly, the area of Castleton & Trub (1 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Central Rochdale & Mandale Park (1 crimes), with a difference of 0 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rochdale.

Most Dangerous Areas:

Castleton & Trub1
Littleborough North & Calderbook1
Heywood Hopwood & Siddal Moor1
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park1

Safest Areas:

Castleton & Trub1
Littleborough North & Calderbook1
Heywood Hopwood & Siddal Moor1
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park1

Rochdale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rochdale has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 328th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greater Manchester)CrimesRank (Greater Manchester)CrimesRank (Greater Manchester)
Bury2 1033 837 10
Oldham3 626 10105 6
Trafford6 930 946 9
Tameside2 881 680 8
Salford6 772 7104 7
Bolton7 4119 4156 4
Wigan11 3158 3220 3
Manchester11 2612 1825 2
Stockport9 1142 2530 1

Rochdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

In May 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

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 Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
August 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Rochdale in July 2025

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

1. Manchet Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wentworth Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. New Street (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Noon Sun Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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