OL12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OL12

OL12, Rochdale has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this OL12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around OL12, encompassing approximately 46935 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-54.84% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

OL12 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • George Street with total crimes: 4
  • Tong Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Tonacliffe Terrace with total crimes: 3

OL12 Crime Map

Postcodes in OL12

The postcode district are associated with the OL12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The OL12 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences271.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.58-54.84%
Other theft70.3075.00%
Drugs50.15400.00%
Vehicle crime40.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.09-69.23%
Public order10.09-85.71%
Shoplifting10.02-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.006.90%
Violence and sexual offences270.6622.73%
Criminal damage and arson130.58333.33%
Public order70.28250.00%
Other theft40.15-33.33%
Burglary40.0933.33%
Other crime30.09200.00%
Shoplifting20.06100.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Drugs10.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.020.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour291.49-9.38%
Violence and sexual offences220.62-24.14%
Other theft60.47200.00%
Burglary30.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.06-75.00%
Robbery20.06100.00%
Public order20.04-50.00%
Other crime10.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.02-66.67%
Shoplifting10.02-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour321.9445.45%
Violence and sexual offences290.687.41%
Criminal damage and arson120.62-14.29%
Public order40.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.0950.00%
Shoplifting30.0650.00%
Burglary20.06100.00%
Other theft20.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%
Drugs10.02-50.00%
Other crime10.02-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences271.7342.11%
Anti-social behaviour220.584.76%
Criminal damage and arson140.47133.33%
Public order60.30500.00%
Other crime30.13200.00%
Vehicle crime20.060.00%
Other theft20.04-60.00%
Drugs20.04-50.00%
Shoplifting20.04100.00%
Burglary10.040.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour211.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences190.455.56%
Criminal damage and arson60.400.00%
Other theft50.13150.00%
Drugs40.11300.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Public order10.020.00%
Shoplifting10.020.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour211.17-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences180.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.380.00%
Other theft20.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.040.00%
Burglary20.040.00%
Drugs10.04-50.00%
Other crime10.020.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour241.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences120.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.13200.00%
Other theft20.06-33.33%
Burglary20.04100.00%
Drugs20.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%
Shoplifting10.020.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour160.81-52.94%
Violence and sexual offences120.34100.00%
Other theft30.26-25.00%
Public order30.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.02-50.00%
Other crime10.020.00%
Burglary10.020.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour341.3217.24%
Violence and sexual offences60.72-66.67%
Shoplifting60.130.00%
Other theft40.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.09-20.00%
Robbery30.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.06-50.00%
Burglary10.040.00%
Other crime10.020.00%
Drugs10.02-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour291.4331.82%
Violence and sexual offences180.6212.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.380.00%
Vehicle crime40.11100.00%
Other theft30.0950.00%
Possession of weapons30.060.00%
Drugs20.060.00%
Other crime10.040.00%
Public order10.020.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour221.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences160.4723.08%
Criminal damage and arson50.340.00%
Burglary40.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.09-81.82%
Other theft20.04-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.040.00%
Shoplifting20.04-33.33%
Theft from the person10.040.00%
Public order10.020.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour221.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences130.470.00%
Vehicle crime110.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.230.00%
Burglary40.110.00%
Other theft30.090.00%
Shoplifting30.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Other crime10.020.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202427
May 202422
April 202429
March 202427
February 202419
January 202418
December 202312
November 202312
October 20236
September 202318
August 202316
July 202313

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 202311

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202413
May 20243
April 202412
March 202414
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
October 20234
September 20235
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202431
May 202429
April 202432
March 202422
February 202421
January 202421
December 202324
November 202316
October 202334
September 202329
August 202322
July 202322

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20236
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OL12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. George Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Tong Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Tonacliffe Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Prickshaw Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Percy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Edgemoor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Moorland Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westgate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Buxton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. John Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Middle Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Falkland Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gandy Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Fern Isle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Northgate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Union Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Whitworth Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Water Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Quarry Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Heatherlands
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Valley View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cowm Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ivy Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1