Crime Rate in Balderstone & Kirkholt, ward

Balderstone & Kirkholt has the 7th highest crime rate of 18 wards in Rochdale district and the 115th lowest crime rate ward of 7,541 wards in England and Wales. Across the region (North West), it has the 115th lowest crime rate of 789 wards.

The overall crime rate in Balderstone & Kirkholt in the last 12 months was 0.2 per 1,000 residents and was 15.8% higher than the Rochdale district average (0.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Balderstone & Kirkholt’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 0.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -99.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the Balderstone & Kirkholt ward, the main local crime hotspot is near Albany Street. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All of these hotspots lie within roughly 0.3 miles.