Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OL13 · Lancashire
90
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OL16 · Rochdale
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rochdale has less crime — 2 vs 90 incidents in February 2026.
Rawtenstall recorded substantially more crime than Rochdale in February 2026 — 90 incidents compared to 2, a 45.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rawtenstall sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (38) and Anti-social behaviour (12), while Rochdale has more 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, Rochdale recorded fewer crimes than Rawtenstall — 2 vs 90 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Rochdale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rawtenstall saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Rochdale had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rochdale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 90).