Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BL9 · Bury
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
M24 · Rochdale
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Middleton has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in April 2026.
Bury recorded notably higher crime than Middleton in April 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (2), while Middleton has more Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Middleton recorded fewer crimes than Bury — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Middleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bury saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Middleton had more Public order. Overall, Middleton recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).