Rawtenstall vs Todmorden — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Rawtenstall

OL13 · Lancashire

90

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Other theft10

Todmorden

OL14 · Calderdale

57

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Shoplifting9
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Todmorden has less crime — 57 vs 90 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rawtenstall recorded notably higher crime than Todmorden in February 2026 — 90 vs 57 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rawtenstall sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Other theft (10), while Todmorden has more Shoplifting (9) and Criminal damage & arson (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rawtenstall or Todmorden safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Todmorden recorded fewer crimes than Rawtenstall — 57 vs 90 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Todmorden is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Rawtenstall and Todmorden?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rawtenstall saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Todmorden had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Todmorden recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 90).

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