Crime Rate in Castleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castleton

The total recorded crimes in Castleton, Rochdale, UK in July 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castleton crime rate of 0.07 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 Castleton, encompassing approximately 14,959 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

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

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

  • Manchet Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Castleton?

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

  • Relative to Rochdale:

    • In 2024, Castleton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rochdale average, with 1 crimes compared to 6.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Castleton recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Rochdale.

    • In 2023, Castleton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rochdale average, with 6 crimes compared to 6. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castleton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Rochdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castleton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castleton has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.07 ranking 1th out of 18 in the Rochdale, UK

In 2024, the total Castleton crimes were 1. The crime rate of Castleton in 2024 was 0.07 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Rochdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castleton were around 6 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.40 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Rochdale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castleton)CrimesRank (Castleton)CrimesRank (Castleton)
Milkstone & DeeplishNA NA31 139 1
North HeywoodNA NA5 68 2
Central Rochdale1 28 23 12
Littleborough LakesideNA NA7 35 7
Hopwood Hall1 3NA NA2 15
East MiddletonNA NA1 146 4
HealeyNA NA6 46 5
Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough1 45 85 8
Spotland & FalingeNA NA5 5NA NA
Milnrow & NewheyNA NA5 76 6
West MiddletonNA NANA NA3 9
North MiddletonNA NA4 93 11
NordenNA NA4 103 10
South MiddletonNA NA1 122 13
KingswayNA NA1 131 16
Balderstone & KirkholtNA NANA NA2 14
West HeywoodNA NANA NA1 17
Smallbridge & FirgroveNA NANA NA1 18

Castleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

In April 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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Castleton in July 2025

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

1. Manchet Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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