Crime Rate in Cheddleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheddleton

The total recorded crimes in Cheddleton, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheddleton crime rate of 6.27 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 Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cheddleton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brindley Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Cheadle Road with total crimes: 2
  • Main Road with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Cheddleton has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 6.27 ranking 18th 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.

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
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
Biddulph Moor6 2652 2669 25
Ipstones2 2788 2549 26
Manifold7 2548 2744 27

Cheddleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 202411
September 20247
August 202410
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Cheddleton in March 2025

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

1. Brindley Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Cheadle Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
3. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Cheddleton (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Churchill Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Haigh Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadow Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Consall Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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