Heywood vs Oldham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Heywood

OL10 · Rochdale

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Oldham

OL8 · Oldham

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

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

What the data shows

Heywood and Oldham recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 1 and 1 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 Heywood or Oldham safer?

Heywood and Oldham recorded identical crime totals in February 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 Heywood and Oldham?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Heywood recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 1 in Oldham. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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