Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
M16 · Greater Manchester
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OL16 · Rochdale
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Manchester has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in February 2026.
Rochdale recorded notably higher crime than Manchester in February 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Other theft dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Manchester recorded fewer crimes than Rochdale — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Manchester is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Other theft as their top crime category. In February 2026, Manchester recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 1 in Rochdale. Total crime levels were broadly similar.