Rochdale vs Tameside — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Rochdale

OL12 · Rochdale

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

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. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Rochdale recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 2 in Tameside. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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