Bolton vs Oldham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bolton

BL4 · Bolton

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Oldham

M35 · Oldham

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (1) in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bolton and Oldham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 1 and 1 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bolton sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (1), while Oldham has more Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bolton or Oldham safer?

Bolton and Oldham recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (1 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.

What are the main differences in crime between Bolton and Oldham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bolton saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Oldham had more Other crime. Total crime levels were similar.

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