Crime Rate in Forsbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forsbrook

The total recorded crimes in Forsbrook, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forsbrook crime rate of 8.72 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 Forsbrook, encompassing approximately 4,471 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Forsbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Road with total crimes: 4
  • Blythe Mount Park with total crimes: 4
  • Bridge Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Forsbrook?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Forsbrook reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 299 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Forsbrook witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Forsbrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 334 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Forsbrook witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Forsbrook Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Forsbrook has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 8.72 ranking 5th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Forsbrook crimes were 299. The crime rate of Forsbrook in 2024 was 66.86 (year) or 5.57 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forsbrook were around 334 crimes with yearly crime rate of 74.69 (year) or 6.22 (month) ranking 8 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
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
Cheddleton11 18152 19190 15
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

Forsbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 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 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202514
December 202414
November 202411
October 202413
September 20246
August 202412
July 20247
June 202424
May 202414
April 202412

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
August 20244
June 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Forsbrook in March 2025

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

1. Mount Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Blythe Mount Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Bridge Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Egerton Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Birch Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bridgwood Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dilhorne Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. East Bank Ride (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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