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Is Rochdale Town Centre Safe?

Crime statistics for Rochdale Town Centre. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 12 crimes
88 / 100 Very Safe

Safety Score !

12 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓74.5% vs Previous 12 Months
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Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 12 total crimes recorded in Rochdale Town Centre

Violent Crime
9 75%
Other Theft
1 8.3%
Drugs
1 8.3%
Other Crime
1 8.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
0 0%
Bicycle Theft
0 0%
Public Order
0 0%
Robbery
0 0%
Theft from Person
0 0%
Vehicle Crime
0 0%
Anti-Social Behaviour
0 0%
Shoplifting
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Rochdale Town Centre — last 12 months

Explore by Month

View detailed crime data for each month in Rochdale Town Centre

January 2026 0 crimes December 2025 1 crimes November 2025 1 crimes October 2025 0 crimes September 2025 2 crimes August 2025 0 crimes July 2025 1 crimes June 2025 1 crimes May 2025 1 crimes April 2025 1 crimes March 2025 3 crimes February 2025 1 crimes
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Safest Areas Near Rochdale Town Centre

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Rochdale Town Centre by safety score

89/100
Milkstone & Deeplish Greater Manchester Police
0.9 km away
Very Safe
89/100
Kingsway Greater Manchester Police
1.6 km away
Very Safe
90/100
Bamford Greater Manchester Police
2.4 km away
Very Safe

Compare Rochdale Town Centre With Nearby Areas

Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods

88 Rochdale Town Centre
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89 Milkstone & Deeplish
0.9 km away · Greater Manchester Police
88 Rochdale Town Centre
VS
89 Kingsway
1.6 km away · Greater Manchester Police
88 Rochdale Town Centre
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90 Bamford
2.4 km away · Greater Manchester Police

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rochdale Town Centre safe?

Rochdale Town Centre has a CrimeRadar safety score of 88/100, rated Very Safe. 12 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Rochdale Town Centre is considered a relatively safe area based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Rochdale Town Centre in the last 12 months?

12 crimes were recorded in Rochdale Town Centre in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 74.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (47 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Rochdale Town Centre?

The most common crime in Rochdale Town Centre is Violent Crime, with 9 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 75% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Rochdale Town Centre increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Rochdale Town Centre is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 74.5% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Rochdale Town Centre?

Rochdale Town Centre has a safety score of 88 out of 100 (Very Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Rochdale Town Centre compare to the Greater Manchester Police average?

Rochdale Town Centre has a safety score of 88/100, while the Greater Manchester Police force area average is 86/100. Rochdale Town Centre is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Rochdale Town Centre?

0% of crimes in Rochdale Town Centre resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Rochdale Town Centre?

9 violent crimes were recorded in Rochdale Town Centre in the last 12 months, representing 75% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 0 incidents.

When was the crime data for Rochdale Town Centre last updated?

The crime data for Rochdale Town Centre was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Rochdale Town Centre with other areas?

You can compare Rochdale Town Centre with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.