Crime Rate in Royton North, ward

Royton North has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 17 wards in Oldham district and the 24th lowest crime rate ward of 7,548 wards in England and Wales. Across the region (North West), it has the 24th lowest crime rate of 795 wards.

The overall crime rate in Royton North in the last 12 months was 0.1 per 1,000 residents and was 46.7% lower than the Oldham district average (0.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Royton North’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).

In the Royton North ward, the main crime hotspot is located near Chapel Street, where police recorded 1 incidents. This hotspot lies within roughly 0.3 miles of the central ward area.