Bury vs Oldham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bury

M45 · Bury

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Oldham

OL1 · Oldham

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1

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

What the data shows

Bury and Oldham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 1 and 1 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (1), while Oldham has more Other theft (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 Bury or Oldham safer?

Bury 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 Bury and Oldham?

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

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