Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OL16 · Rochdale
2
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
SK3 · Stockport
3
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Rochdale has less crime — 2 vs 3 incidents in March 2026.
Stockport recorded notably higher crime than Rochdale in March 2026 — 3 vs 2 incidents. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Rochdale recorded fewer crimes than Stockport — 2 vs 3 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Rochdale is also below the national average for crime.
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.