Rochdale vs Stockport — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Rochdale

OL16 · Rochdale

2

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Stockport

SK1 · Stockport

2

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (2) in March 2026.

What the data shows

Rochdale and Stockport recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 2 and 2 incidents respectively. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rochdale or Stockport safer?

Rochdale and Stockport recorded identical crime totals in March 2026 (2 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 Rochdale and Stockport?

In March 2026, Rochdale's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents) while Stockport's was Drugs (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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