Crime Rate in Walkden North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walkden North

The total recorded crimes in Walkden North, Salford, UK in May 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walkden North 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 Walkden North, encompassing approximately 31,631 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

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

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

  • Eastham Way with total crimes: 1

How safe is Walkden North?

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

  • Relative to Salford:

    • In 2024, Walkden North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Salford average, with 3 crimes compared to 5.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Walkden North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Salford average, with 7 crimes compared to 6. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Walkden North witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Salford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Walkden North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Walkden North has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Salford, UK

In 2024, the total Walkden North crimes were 3. The crime rate of Walkden North in 2024 was 0.09 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Salford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walkden North were around 7 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.22 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Salford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walkden North)CrimesRank (Walkden North)CrimesRank (Walkden North)
Pendleton & CharlestownNA NA9 328 1
Cadishead & Lower Irlam3 120 116 2
Swinton & WardleyNA NA9 29 4
Pendlebury & Clifton2 24 65 7
EcclesNA NA5 59 3
Blackfriars & Trinity1 31 141 16
OrdsallNA NA8 46 6
Broughton1 4NA NA3 10
Worsley & Westwood ParkNA NA4 73 9
Walkden SouthNA NA2 94 8
Weaste & SeedleyNA NA2 101 15
ClaremontNA NA2 113 11
Higher Irlam & Peel GreenNA NA1 133 12
Little HultonNA NA1 123 13
Boothstown & EllenbrookNA NANA NA2 14
Barton & WintonNA NA1 151 17

Walkden North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

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

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Walkden North in May 2025

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

1. Eastham Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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