Crime Rate in Staffordshire Moorlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Staffordshire Moorlands

The total recorded crimes in Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in May 2025 are around 579 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Staffordshire Moorlands crime rate of 6.04 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Staffordshire Moorlands, encompassing approximately 95,844 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (271) incidents (6.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (48) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
Staffordshire Moorlands Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dove Way with total crimes: 15
  • Hulme Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Hill Village Road with total crimes: 11

Staffordshire Moorlands Police Info:

Staffordshire Police

How safe is Staffordshire Moorlands?

To understand the safety of Staffordshire Moorlands, we need to analyze Staffordshire Moorlands crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded 7,361 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 76.80 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 222 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,533 crimes with a crime rate of 68.16, ranking it 250 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Staffordshire Moorlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire average, with 7361 crimes compared to 9044.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Staffordshire Moorlands witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Staffordshire Moorlands had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire average, with 6,533 crimes compared to 8,480. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Staffordshire Moorlands witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Staffordshire Moorlands is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Staffordshire, Staffordshire Moorlands has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Staffordshire Moorlands Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Leek North (53 crimes), and the safest, Manifold (2 crimes), is 51 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Staffordshire Moorlands.

Similarly, the area of Leek Town (91 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Biddulph Moor & Rudyard (12 crimes), with a difference of 79 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Staffordshire Moorlands.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Leek North53
Leek South51
Leek East51
Biddulph East42
Caverswall36

Safest Wards:

Bagnall and Stanley6
Biddulph Moor5
Biddulph South5
Ipstones3
Manifold2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Leek Town91
Leek East & Upper Hulme80
Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall71
Biddulph Central60
Cheadle Town49

Safest Areas:

Leek South & Cheddleton31
Cheadle North, Alton & Kingsley29
Biddulph North & Brownlees29
Endon & Brown Edge21
Biddulph Moor & Rudyard12

Staffordshire Moorlands Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded 579 crimes with crime rate of 6.04 ranking 254th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2024, the total Staffordshire Moorlands crimes were 7,361. The crime rate of Staffordshire Moorlands in 2024 was 76.80 (year) or 6.40 (month) ranking it 222 danzarous in the UK. Staffordshire Moorlands ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Staffordshire Moorlands were around 6,533 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.16 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking 250 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Staffordshire, Staffordshire Moorlands ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of Staffordshire Moorlands

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Lichfield665 87,875 87,222 8
Stafford928 611,685 49,817 6
South Staffordshire743 58,568 68,424 5
Newcastle-under-Lyme959 210,114 510,477 2
Cannock Chase740 48,804 28,187 4
East Staffordshire796 311,065 110,197 3
Tamworth573 16,880 36,980 1

Staffordshire Moorlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (271 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (76 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (254 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (100 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (286 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (84 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 198 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (260 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 289 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (246 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (75 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (275 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (88 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (285 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (84 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (302 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (75 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 341 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (460 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (144 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 598 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202550
March 202571
February 202553
January 202552
December 202459
November 202445
October 202435
September 202460
August 202450
July 202433
June 202442

A total of 3467 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 288.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 460 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025271
April 2025254
March 2025286
February 2025198
January 2025260
December 2024289
November 2024246
October 2024275
September 2024285
August 2024302
July 2024341
June 2024460

A total of 292 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202531
March 202524
February 202517
January 202512
December 20249
November 202429
October 202441
September 202423
August 202420
July 202417
June 202440

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 20247
September 202411
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 143 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202511
March 20257
February 202515
January 20259
December 20247
November 202418
October 202411
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 202424

A total of 464 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202542
March 202541
February 202529
January 202518
December 202442
November 202440
October 202439
September 202433
August 202439
July 202446
June 202468

A total of 983 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 2025100
March 202584
February 202568
January 202570
December 202449
November 202475
October 202488
September 202484
August 202475
July 202470
June 2024144

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 202510
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 277 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202528
March 202516
February 202526
January 202522
December 202417
November 202417
October 202429
September 202417
August 202423
July 202430
June 202432

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 598 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202552
March 202553
February 202530
January 202543
December 202441
November 202447
October 202449
September 202448
August 202434
July 202465
June 202494

A total of 424 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202532
March 202529
February 202531
January 202538
December 202422
November 202437
October 202447
September 202466
August 202429
July 202426
June 202436

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Staffordshire Moorlands in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Staffordshire Moorlands postcode area is presented below.

1. Dove Way (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime3
2. Hulme Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
3. Hill Village Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
4. Cherry Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Other crime3

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