Crime Rate in Biddulph Moor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Biddulph Moor

The total recorded crimes in Biddulph Moor, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Biddulph Moor crime rate of 15.29 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 Moor, encompassing approximately 392 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Biddulph Moor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dales Close with total crimes: 2
  • Gun Battery Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Wraggs Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Biddulph Moor?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Biddulph Moor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 52 crimes compared to 273.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Biddulph Moor recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Biddulph Moor had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 69 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Biddulph Moor recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Staffordshire Moorlands, Biddulph Moor has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Biddulph Moor Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Biddulph Moor has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 15.29 ranking 26th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Biddulph Moor crimes were 52. The crime rate of Biddulph Moor in 2024 was 132.52 (year) or 11.04 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Biddulph Moor were around 69 crimes with yearly crime rate of 175.84 (year) or 14.65 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire Moorlands)CrimesRank (Staffordshire Moorlands)CrimesRank (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Biddulph East52 3614 3568 1
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
Ipstones2 2788 2549 26
Manifold7 2548 2744 27

Biddulph Moor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
September 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Biddulph Moor in March 2025

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

1. Dales Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Gun Battery Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Wraggs Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hot Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fairfields Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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