Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OL12 · Rochdale
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
M7 · Salford
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Salford has less crime — 3 vs 6 incidents in April 2026.
Rochdale recorded notably higher crime than Salford in April 2026 — 6 vs 3 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochdale sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Salford has more Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Salford recorded fewer crimes than Rochdale — 3 vs 6 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Salford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rochdale saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Salford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Salford recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 6).