Middleton vs Stockport — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Middleton

M24 · Rochdale

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Public order1

Stockport

SK3 · Stockport

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

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

What the data shows

Middleton and Stockport recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 1 and 1 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middleton sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Stockport has more Violence & sexual offences (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Middleton or Stockport safer?

Middleton and Stockport recorded identical crime totals in April 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 Middleton and Stockport?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Middleton saw higher rates of Public order while Stockport had more Violence & sexual offences. Total crime levels were similar.

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