Crime Rate in Cheddleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheddleton

The total recorded crimes in Cheddleton, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheddleton crime rate of 5.13 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 Cheddleton, encompassing approximately 1,754 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Cheddleton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Road with total crimes: 1
  • Holly Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Haigh Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cheddleton?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Cheddleton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 152 crimes compared to 273.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cheddleton recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Cheddleton had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 190 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cheddleton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cheddleton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cheddleton has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 5.13 ranking 20th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Cheddleton crimes were 152. The crime rate of Cheddleton in 2024 was 86.65 (year) or 7.22 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cheddleton were around 190 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.31 (year) or 9.03 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheddleton)CrimesRank (Cheddleton)CrimesRank (Cheddleton)
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
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

Cheddleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 202411
September 20247
August 202410
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cheddleton in May 2025

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

1. Grange Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Holly Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Haigh Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hollow Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leek Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Meadow Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cheadle Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. The Bunting (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Consall Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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