Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OL12 · Rochdale
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
OL14 · Calderdale
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Rochdale has less crime — 2 vs 57 incidents in February 2026.
Todmorden recorded substantially more crime than Rochdale in February 2026 — 57 incidents compared to 2, a 28.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rochdale sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while Todmorden has more Shoplifting (9) and Criminal damage & arson (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Rochdale recorded fewer crimes than Todmorden — 2 vs 57 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Rochdale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rochdale saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Todmorden had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rochdale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 57).