Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SK17 · Derbyshire
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
OL12 · Rochdale
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Rochdale has less crime — 6 vs 19 incidents in April 2026.
King Sterndale recorded substantially more crime than Rochdale in April 2026 — 19 incidents compared to 6, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: King Sterndale sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Burglary (1), while Rochdale has more Anti-social behaviour (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rochdale recorded fewer crimes than King Sterndale — 6 vs 19 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Rochdale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, King Sterndale saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Rochdale had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rochdale recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 19).