Crime in Biddulph North, Staffordshire Moorlands
Comprehensive safety analysis for Biddulph North, localized within Staffordshire Moorlands.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Grangefields Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Dart Close Map | Other theft: 1Public order: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Ox-Hey Crescent Map | Other crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Lucerne Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Under The Hill Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Goldcrest Way Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near City Bank Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Marshfield Lane Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Smithy Lane Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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Biddulph Town
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Local Priorities
Burglary and vehicle crime is an ongoing priority.
Issued: 1 Dec 2025
Status Update
Local officers are reviewing all reports of vehicle crime and burglary, supported by our forensics and detective colleagues. This ensures that our operational activities are driven through the criminal justice processes to achieve the best outcome for the public. Our officers continue to make key arrests through detailed investigations, and bringing offenders to justice. This is ongoing.
During the month of November, we have had no reported burglaries in Biddulph town. Vehicle crime is also low with just four reports during November.
Actioned: 31 Jan 2026
Anti-social behaviour (ASB), including vandalism, off-road bikes and youth-related nuisance behaviour is an ongoing priority.
Issued: 31 Aug 2025
Status Update
Officers have worked alongside Sainsburys in High Street to address anti-social behaviour in and around the store.
Officers are also taking a partnership approach to tackle the root cause of behaviour, as well as using both criminal and civil powers to tackle this issue. Increased patrols and intelligence gathering around off-road biking is being used to catch and deter this type of anti-social behaviour.
We are aware that the local press have reported damage to grassed areas in the Biddulph area during the weekend of 15th November. Police have not had any reports recently relating to off-road bikes and would encourage the public to report any issues.
Actioned: 31 Jan 2026
Theft affecting businesses in Biddulph. Through recent scanning and analysis, we've identified retailers in and around Tunstall Road as a repeat location for theft-related incidents.
Issued: 3 Aug 2025
Status Update
These premises have been highlighted due to ongoing reports of thefts affecting businesses, staff, and the wider community. In response, our team is actively working on problem-solving approaches with store management and partners, including:
- High visibility patrols during peak hours
- Targeted offender management; use of Criminal Behaviour Order's for repeat offenders
- Use of CCTV and intelligence sharing
- Crime prevention advice and support for staff
Following this proactive policing, we have seen a significant reduction in reported shoplifting in the town centre. We will continue to work with local businesses to further reduce thefts.
Shoplifting in the area continues to reduce in Biddulph Town Centre and remains low
Shoplifting continues to be low in Biddulph Town with only a handful of reports in recent weeks
Actioned: 30 Nov 2025
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Police Drop in Surgery 14/07/2026
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