The total recorded crimes in South Middleton, Rochdale, UK in March 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Middleton crime rate of 0.08 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 South Middleton, encompassing approximately 24,414 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 South Middleton, we need to analyze South Middleton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Rochdale:
In 2024, South Middleton 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, South Middleton recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other cities.
In 2023, South Middleton had fewer crimes than the Rochdale average, with 2 crimes compared to 6. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Middleton recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Rochdale, South Middleton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the South Middleton has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.08 ranking 2th out of 18 in the Rochdale, UK
In 2024, the total South Middleton crimes were 1. The crime rate of South Middleton in 2024 was 0.04 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Rochdale.
In 2023, the total crimes in South Middleton were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.08 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 13 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 |
| Central Rochdale | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| North Heywood | NA | NA | 5 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| 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, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
In February 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
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the South Middleton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |