Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
OL16 · 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 Other theft (1), while Todmorden has more Violence & sexual offences (26) and Shoplifting (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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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 Other theft while Todmorden had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Rochdale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 57).