Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OL8 · Oldham
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OL16 · Rochdale
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Oldham has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in February 2026.
Rochdale recorded notably higher crime than Oldham in February 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oldham sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (1), while Rochdale has more Other theft (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 February 2026 Police data, Oldham recorded fewer crimes than Rochdale — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Oldham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Oldham saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Rochdale had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Oldham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).