Crime Rate in West Middleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Middleton

The total recorded crimes in West Middleton, Rochdale, UK in February 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Middleton crime rate of 0.07 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 West Middleton, encompassing approximately 14,914 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
West Middleton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wrigley Fold with total crimes: 1

West Middleton Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the West Middleton has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.07 ranking 8th out of 18 in the Rochdale, UK

In 2023, the total crimes in West Middleton were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.20 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 9 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
Norden1 44 103 10
Spotland & FalingeNA NA5 5NA NA
Smallbridge & Firgrove1 5NA NA1 18
South Middleton1 61 122 13
Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough1 75 85 8
North MiddletonNA NA4 93 11
KingswayNA NA1 131 16
Balderstone & KirkholtNA NANA NA2 14
West HeywoodNA NANA NA1 17

West Middleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 2 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252

High Crime Locations West Middleton in February 2025

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

1. Wrigley Fold (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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