Rochdale vs Tameside — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Rochdale

OL16 · Rochdale

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson1
  • Other theft1

Tameside

SK15 · Tameside

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

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

What the data shows

Rochdale and Tameside recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 2 and 2 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochdale sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1) and Other theft (1), while Tameside has more Violence & sexual offences (2). 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 Tameside safer?

Rochdale and Tameside recorded identical crime totals in February 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 Tameside?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rochdale saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Tameside had more Violence & sexual offences. Total crime levels were similar.

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