OL8 2BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OL8 2BB

OL8 2BB, Oldham has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.02 per 1,000 population. This OL8 2BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OL8 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.02 per 1,000 population (May 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OL8 2BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OL8 2BB, encompassing approximately 978 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

OL8 2BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Hill Street with total crimes: 1

OL8 2BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.02-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 2 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OL8 2BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. East Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1