Crime Rate in Churnet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Churnet

The total recorded crimes in Churnet, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in July 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Churnet crime rate of 11.69 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 Churnet, encompassing approximately 1,454 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Churnet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haste Hill Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Hammersley Hayes Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ellastone Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Churnet?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Churnet demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 119 crimes compared to 273.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Churnet recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Churnet had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 100 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Churnet recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Churnet Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Churnet has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 11.69 ranking 18th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Churnet crimes were 119. The crime rate of Churnet in 2024 was 109.33 (year) or 9.11 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Churnet were around 100 crimes with yearly crime rate of 118.27 (year) or 9.86 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Churnet)CrimesRank (Churnet)CrimesRank (Churnet)
Biddulph East53 4614 3568 1
Leek North41 5683 1473 4
Leek South72 1520 4490 3
Leek East61 2642 2524 2
Caverswall54 3492 6384 7
Biddulph West38 7508 5431 5
Cheadle West33 9396 7403 6
Dane39 6363 8249 10
Forsbrook35 8299 9334 8
Cheadle South East32 10272 10256 9
Cheadle North East24 12230 12228 11
Checkley17 17261 11199 14
Cellarhead24 11216 13118 22
Hamps Valley12 22210 14222 12
Leek West16 19197 16215 13
Brown Edge and Endon23 13199 15169 16
Biddulph North19 14168 17150 18
Cheddleton19 15152 19190 15
Werrington17 16108 2399 24
Biddulph South15 20127 21156 17
Horton6 24153 18150 19
Alton15 21138 20133 20
Bagnall and Stanley9 23106 24130 21
Biddulph Moor6 2552 2669 25
Ipstones4 2788 2549 26
Manifold5 2648 2744 27

Churnet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202517
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20256
November 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Churnet in July 2025

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

1. Haste Hill Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Hammersley Hayes Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Ellastone Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Churnet Valley Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Newhall Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Glebe Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Churnet Valley Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Whiston Eaves Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Churnet View Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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