Crime Rate in Dane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dane

The total recorded crimes in Dane, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dane crime rate of 1639.34 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 Dane, encompassing approximately 18 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dane Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6
  • Hollinsclough Rake with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dane?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Dane reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 363 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dane witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Dane experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 249 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dane witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dane Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dane has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 1639.34 ranking 9th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Dane crimes were 363. The crime rate of Dane in 2024 was 19836.07 (year) or 1653.01 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dane were around 249 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13606.56 (year) or 1133.88 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dane)CrimesRank (Dane)CrimesRank (Dane)
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
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

Dane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 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 (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20253
September 20243
June 20246

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
February 20253
September 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 20256
February 202515
January 202515
December 202424
November 20246
October 202415
September 202421
August 202418
July 202430
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
August 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202515
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 202412
November 20243
October 20243
September 202418
August 20249

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
February 20253
November 20243
August 20243
June 202412

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

High Crime Locations Dane in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Public order3
2. Hollinsclough Rake (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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