Crime Rate in Biddulph East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Biddulph East

The total recorded crimes in Biddulph East, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Biddulph East crime rate of 3.65 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 Biddulph East, encompassing approximately 14,247 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Biddulph East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakdene Way with total crimes: 10
  • East Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Church Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Biddulph East?

To understand the safety of Biddulph East, we need to analyze Biddulph East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Biddulph East reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 614 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Biddulph East witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Biddulph East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 568 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Biddulph East witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Staffordshire Moorlands, Biddulph East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Biddulph East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Biddulph East has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 ranking 3th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Biddulph East crimes were 614. The crime rate of Biddulph East in 2024 was 43.10 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Biddulph East were around 568 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.87 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire Moorlands)CrimesRank (Staffordshire Moorlands)CrimesRank (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Leek North59 2683 1473 4
Caverswall66 1492 6384 7
Leek East44 4642 2524 2
Leek South36 7520 4490 3
Biddulph West37 6508 5431 5
Forsbrook39 5299 9334 8
Cheadle West34 8396 7403 6
Dane15 16363 8249 10
Cheadle South East15 17272 10256 9
Hamps Valley27 9210 14222 12
Cheadle North East25 10230 12228 11
Checkley23 12261 11199 14
Cellarhead23 11216 13118 22
Leek West7 24197 16215 13
Biddulph North20 13168 17150 18
Brown Edge and Endon19 14199 15169 16
Cheddleton11 18152 19190 15
Werrington18 15108 2399 24
Biddulph South10 19127 21156 17
Horton9 21153 18150 19
Alton7 23138 20133 20
Bagnall and Stanley10 20106 24130 21
Churnet8 22119 22100 23
Biddulph Moor6 2652 2669 25
Ipstones2 2788 2549 26
Manifold7 2548 2744 27

Biddulph East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202514
January 202523
December 202428
November 202418
October 202429
September 202423
August 202431
July 202429
June 202448
May 202424
April 202427

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Biddulph East in March 2025

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

1. Oakdene Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
2. East Drive (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Douglas Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Castle View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Duke Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Coppice Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Moorland Heights (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Heath Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shakespeare Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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