Crime Rate in Walkden South, ward

Walkden South has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 wards in Salford district and the 85th lowest crime rate ward of 7,548 wards in England and Wales. Across the region (North West), it has the 85th lowest crime rate of 795 wards.

The overall crime rate in Walkden South in the last 12 months was 0.2 per 1,000 residents and was 33.3% lower than the Salford district average (0.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Walkden South’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. Overall, crime levels by type were broadly flat compared to 2024, with no category showing a clear year-on-year rise or fall.

In the Walkden South ward, the main crime hotspot is located near Walkden (Station), where police recorded 2 incidents. This hotspot lies within roughly 0.3 miles of the central ward area.