Is OL3 Safe?
Oldham, Uppermill
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Crime data notice
Greater Manchester Police has not submitted street-level data to data.police.uk since 2019. We cannot show postcode-level figures for OL3.
Across the force area (Year to September 2025), GMP recorded 3.02 burglaries per 1,000 residents, 10.4% below the national average.
Source: gmp.police.uk
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Source: Census 2021 · 8,835 households
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What this means for OL3 homeowners
Most homes in OL3 are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
Neighbourhood crime detail
OL3 sits within Saddleworth South. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.