Glossop vs Oldham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Glossop

SK13 · Derbyshire

134

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Public order13

Oldham

M35 · Oldham

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

Oldham has less crime — 1 vs 134 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Glossop recorded substantially more crime than Oldham in April 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 1, a 134.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Glossop sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (49) and Anti-social behaviour (21), while Oldham has more Other crime (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glossop or Oldham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Oldham recorded fewer crimes than Glossop — 1 vs 134 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Oldham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Glossop saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Oldham had more Other crime. Overall, Oldham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 134).

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