The total recorded crimes in Central Rochdale, Rochdale, UK in March 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Rochdale crime rate of 0.05 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 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 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 cities.
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 cities.
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.
In March 2025 the Central Rochdale has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 0.05 ranking 1th 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.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Rochdale) | Crimes | Rank (Rochdale) | Crimes | Rank (Rochdale) | |
| Milkstone & Deeplish | NA | NA | 31 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| North Heywood | NA | NA | 5 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| South Middleton | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 13 |
| Castleton | NA | NA | 1 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Littleborough Lakeside | NA | NA | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Healey | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| East Middleton | NA | NA | 1 | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 8 |
| Spotland & Falinge | NA | NA | 5 | 5 | NA | NA |
| Milnrow & Newhey | NA | NA | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| West Middleton | NA | NA | NA | NA | 3 | 9 |
| North Middleton | NA | NA | 4 | 9 | 3 | 11 |
| Norden | NA | NA | 4 | 10 | 3 | 10 |
| Kingsway | NA | NA | 1 | 13 | 1 | 16 |
| Balderstone & Kirkholt | NA | NA | NA | NA | 2 | 14 |
| Hopwood Hall | NA | NA | NA | NA | 2 | 15 |
| West Heywood | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 17 |
| Smallbridge & Firgrove | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 18 |
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).
In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 6 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Central Rochdale postcode area is presented below.