Crime Rate in Norden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norden

The total recorded crimes in Norden, Rochdale, UK in February 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norden 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 Norden, encompassing approximately 32,483 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Norden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is Norden?

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

  • Relative to Rochdale:

    • In 2024, Norden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rochdale average, with 4 crimes compared to 6.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Norden recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Norden 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, Norden witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Norden Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Norden has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 3.17 ranking 4th out of 18 in the Rochdale, UK

In 2024, the total Norden crimes were 4. The crime rate of Norden in 2024 was 39.71 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Rochdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norden were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.57 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Rochdale.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rochdale)CrimesRank (Rochdale)CrimesRank (Rochdale)
Milkstone & DeeplishNA NA31 139 1
Central Rochdale1 18 23 12
North HeywoodNA NA5 68 2
Hopwood Hall1 2NA NA2 15
CastletonNA NA1 116 3
Littleborough LakesideNA NA7 35 7
Milnrow & Newhey1 35 76 6
East MiddletonNA NA1 146 4
HealeyNA NA6 46 5
Spotland & FalingeNA NA5 5NA NA
Smallbridge & Firgrove1 5NA NA1 18
South Middleton1 61 122 13
Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough1 75 85 8
West Middleton1 8NA NA3 9
North MiddletonNA NA4 93 11
KingswayNA NA1 131 16
Balderstone & KirkholtNA NANA NA2 14
West HeywoodNA NANA NA1 17

Norden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In February 2025, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

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

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

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 5 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

A total of 4 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Norden in February 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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