Bury vs Rochdale — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bury

M25 · Bury

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Vehicle crime1

Rochdale

OL11 · Rochdale

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (3) in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bury and Rochdale recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 3 and 3 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bury or Rochdale safer?

Bury and Rochdale recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (3 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 Bury and Rochdale?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bury recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 3 in Rochdale. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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