Crime Rate in Central Rochdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central Rochdale

The total recorded crimes in Central Rochdale, Rochdale, UK in July 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central 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 Central Rochdale, encompassing approximately 61,829 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Central Rochdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Noon Sun Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Central Rochdale?

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

  • Relative to Rochdale:

    • In 2024, Central Rochdale reported a higher crime volume than the Rochdale average, with 8 crimes compared to 6. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central Rochdale witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Rochdale.

    • In 2023, Central Rochdale had fewer crimes than the Rochdale average, with 3 crimes compared to 6. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Central Rochdale witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Rochdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rochdale, Central Rochdale has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Central Rochdale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Central Rochdale has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 2th out of 18 in the Rochdale, UK

In 2024, the total Central Rochdale crimes were 8. The crime rate of Central Rochdale in 2024 was 0.13 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Rochdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central Rochdale were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.05 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Rochdale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Rochdale)CrimesRank (Central Rochdale)CrimesRank (Central Rochdale)
Milkstone & DeeplishNA NA31 139 1
Castleton1 11 116 3
North HeywoodNA NA5 68 2
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

Central Rochdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

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

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

In December 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 6 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Central Rochdale in July 2025

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

1. Noon Sun Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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