Croft vs Oldham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croft

WA3 · Warrington

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Vehicle crime1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Oldham

M35 · Oldham

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

Oldham has less crime — 1 vs 5 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croft recorded substantially more crime than Oldham in April 2026 — 5 incidents compared to 1, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croft sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (2) and Vehicle crime (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 Croft or Oldham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Oldham recorded fewer crimes than Croft — 1 vs 5 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Oldham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croft saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Vehicle crime while Oldham had more Other crime. Overall, Oldham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 5).

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