Crime Rate in Biddulph North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Biddulph North

The total recorded crimes in Biddulph North, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Biddulph North crime rate of 4.08 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 North, encompassing approximately 3,674 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Biddulph North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marshfield Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Ox-Hey Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Marsh Grove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Biddulph North?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Biddulph North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 168 crimes compared to 273.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Biddulph North recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Biddulph North had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 150 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Biddulph North recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Biddulph North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Biddulph North has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 4.08 ranking 16th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Biddulph North crimes were 168. The crime rate of Biddulph North in 2024 was 45.72 (year) or 3.81 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Biddulph North were around 150 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.82 (year) or 3.40 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Biddulph North)CrimesRank (Biddulph North)CrimesRank (Biddulph North)
Biddulph East42 4614 3568 1
Leek North53 1683 1473 4
Leek East51 3642 2524 2
Leek South51 2520 4490 3
Biddulph West34 7508 5431 5
Caverswall36 5492 6384 7
Cheadle West33 8396 7403 6
Forsbrook34 6299 9334 8
Dane30 9363 8249 10
Cheadle South East23 11272 10256 9
Hamps Valley30 10210 14222 12
Cheadle North East17 14230 12228 11
Checkley22 12261 11199 14
Leek West13 17197 16215 13
Cellarhead20 13216 13118 22
Cheddleton9 20152 19190 15
Brown Edge and Endon15 15199 15169 16
Biddulph South5 24127 21156 17
HortonNA NA153 18150 19
Werrington12 18108 2399 24
Alton10 19138 20133 20
Bagnall and Stanley6 22106 24130 21
Churnet8 21119 22100 23
Biddulph Moor5 2352 2669 25
Ipstones3 2588 2549 26
Manifold2 2648 2744 27

Biddulph North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 202511
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 202410
July 20243
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Biddulph North in May 2025

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

1. Marshfield Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Ox-Hey Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Marsh Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
4. Overton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dial Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Smithy Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Portland Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Uplands (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Witham Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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