OL12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OL12

OL12, Rochdale has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-55.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

OL12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 6
  • Southgate with total crimes: 6
  • King Street with total crimes: 6

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences211.345.00%
Anti-social behaviour130.45-55.17%
Criminal damage and arson110.28175.00%
Vehicle crime40.230.00%
Other theft40.09100.00%
Other crime30.09200.00%
Burglary20.06-33.33%
Public order20.04-60.00%
Shoplifting20.04-77.78%
Drugs10.04-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour291.75107.14%
Violence and sexual offences200.62-25.93%
Shoplifting90.43800.00%
Public order50.19400.00%
Drugs40.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.090.00%
Burglary30.090.00%
Other theft20.06-71.43%
Other crime10.040.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

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 behaviour160.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences120.340.00%
Other theft30.260.00%
Public order30.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.020.00%
Other crime10.020.00%
Burglary10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202429
July 202414
June 202431
May 202429
April 202432
March 202422
February 202421
January 202421
December 202324
November 202316

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202427
June 202427
May 202422
April 202429
March 202427
February 202419
January 202418
December 202312
November 202312

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20244
June 202413
May 20243
April 202412
March 202414
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Southgate
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. King Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Thorburn Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Whitworth Rake
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Percy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Westgate
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. New Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Birches End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cottesmore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fairway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wallbank Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Daneswood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Whitworth Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Thor Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Water Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. New Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Fair View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Old Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Spring Side
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Valley View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. John Henry Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Cowm Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Facit Fold
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Ivy Bank
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Market Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. William Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Milner Street
    Total1
    Other theft1