Rochdale Central vs Smithills
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rochdale Central vs Smithills Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rochdale Central safer than Smithills?
Rochdale Central has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 5 crimes in the last 12 months. Smithills has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Smithills scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rochdale Central vs Smithills?
Rochdale Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Smithills shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rochdale Central and Smithills?
In Rochdale Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3 incidents). In Smithills, it is miscellaneous (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rochdale Central and Smithills?
Rochdale Central recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smithills recorded 0. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Rochdale Central vs Smithills?
Violent crime in Rochdale Central totalled 3 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Smithills. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rochdale Central and Smithills in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rochdale Central recorded 0 crimes (now 5, a change of 0%). Smithills recorded 0 crimes previously (now 0, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rochdale Central and Smithills?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Rochdale Central has a resolution rate of 0% and Smithills has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rochdale Central and Smithills?
Rochdale Central falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Smithills is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Rochdale Central and Smithills?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Rochdale Central or Smithills on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rochdale Central and Smithills. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.