Glossop vs Oldham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Glossop

SK13 · Derbyshire

154

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences65
  • Shoplifting17
  • Public order17

Oldham

OL8 · Oldham

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Oldham has less crime — 1 vs 154 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Glossop recorded substantially more crime than Oldham in February 2026 — 154 incidents compared to 1, a 154.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Glossop records significantly more (65 vs 1 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Oldham recorded fewer crimes than Glossop — 1 vs 154 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?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Glossop recorded 65 incidents of this type vs 1 in Oldham. Overall, Oldham had fewer total crimes (1 vs 154).

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