27 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Staffordshire Moorlands
Compare crime rates across all 27 wards in Staffordshire Moorlands. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Caverswall | 102.5 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Leek North | 92.6 | 43 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Biddulph West | 87.7 | 49 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Leek East | 83.8 | 40 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Biddulph East | 82.4 | 46 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Leek South | 76.0 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Cheadle South East | 71.4 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Biddulph South | 69.6 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Forsbrook | 68.8 | 17 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Cheadle West | 68.4 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Cellarhead | 67.4 | 18 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Cheadle North East | 62.7 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Dane | 49.2 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Bagnall and Stanley | 49.1 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Brown Edge and Endon | 47.4 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Hamps Valley | 39.7 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Leek West | 39.2 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Checkley | 36.1 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Biddulph Moor | 34.3 | 2 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Churnet | 34.1 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Werrington | 34.0 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Cheddleton | 32.2 | 17 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Alton | 32.1 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Manifold | 30.7 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Ipstones | 29.0 | 1 | chevron_right |
| 26 | Biddulph North | 29.0 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 27 | Horton | 25.4 | 4 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Staffordshire Moorlands has the highest crime rate?
Caverswall has the highest crime rate in Staffordshire Moorlands, with 102.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Staffordshire Moorlands?
Horton has the lowest crime rate among Staffordshire Moorlands's wards, with 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Staffordshire Moorlands have?
Staffordshire Moorlands has 27 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.