Crime Rate in Cheadle West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheadle West

The total recorded crimes in Cheadle West, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheadle West crime rate of 6.96 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 Cheadle West, encompassing approximately 4,739 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Cheadle West Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 2
  • Tape Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cheadle West?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Cheadle West reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 396 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cheadle West witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Cheadle West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 403 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cheadle West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cheadle West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cheadle West has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 6.96 ranking 8th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Cheadle West crimes were 396. The crime rate of Cheadle West in 2024 was 83.55 (year) or 6.96 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cheadle West were around 403 crimes with yearly crime rate of 85.03 (year) or 7.09 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheadle West)CrimesRank (Cheadle West)CrimesRank (Cheadle West)
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
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 North15 16168 17150 18
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

Cheadle West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20249
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202516
February 202514
January 202513
December 202415
November 202416
October 202413
September 202411
August 202414
July 202419
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cheadle West in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Charles Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Tape Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. A522 (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bank Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Huntley Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Harplow Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Wade Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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