Rochdale, Greater Manchester – Crime and anti-social behaviour in Rochdale town centre have seen a marked decline over the past year, as police hail the success of a major initiative designed to transform the area’s safety and support its ongoing regeneration. New performance figures released by Greater Manchester Police reveal that overall crime in the town centre dropped by approximately 25% between April 2025 and March 2026, compared to the previous 12-month period. The initiative, known as Operation Tetbury, was launched to combat disorder and improve public perception of the town. The latest data suggests the strategy is delivering tangible results: neighbourhood crime, anti-social behaviour, and retail crime have all recorded significant reductions of around 30% each. Additionally, the statistics show a downward trend in more serious crimes, with slight decreases in serious violence and sex offences. Recorded modern slavery offences had a sharp decline during the period. ...