Crime Rate in North Middleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Middleton

The total recorded crimes in North Middleton, Rochdale, UK in January 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Middleton 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 North Middleton, encompassing approximately 33,261 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

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

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

  • Grasmere Walk with total crimes: 1

How safe is North Middleton?

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

  • Relative to Rochdale:

    • In 2024, North Middleton 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, North Middleton recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

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

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Middleton Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the North Middleton has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 4th out of 18 in the Rochdale, UK

In 2024, the total North Middleton crimes were 4. The crime rate of North Middleton in 2024 was 0.12 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Rochdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Middleton were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.09 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Rochdale.

AreaJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rochdale)CrimesRank (Rochdale)CrimesRank (Rochdale)
Milkstone & DeeplishNA NA31 139 1
West Middleton2 1NA NA3 9
North HeywoodNA NA5 68 2
Central RochdaleNA NA8 23 12
South Middleton1 21 122 13
Castleton1 31 116 3
Littleborough LakesideNA NA7 35 7
East MiddletonNA NA1 146 4
HealeyNA NA6 46 5
Spotland & FalingeNA NA5 5NA NA
Milnrow & NewheyNA NA5 76 6
Wardle, Shore & West LittleboroughNA NA5 85 8
NordenNA NA4 103 10
KingswayNA NA1 131 16
Balderstone & KirkholtNA NANA NA2 14
Hopwood HallNA NANA NA2 15
West HeywoodNA NANA NA1 17
Smallbridge & FirgroveNA NANA NA1 18

North Middleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations North Middleton in January 2025

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

1. Grasmere Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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