Crime Rate in Forsbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forsbrook

The total recorded crimes in Forsbrook, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forsbrook crime rate of 7.60 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Forsbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Court with total crimes: 5
  • Mount Road with total crimes: 4
  • Oakdene Close 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 areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • 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 areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • 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 May 2025 the Forsbrook has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 7.60 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forsbrook)CrimesRank (Forsbrook)CrimesRank (Forsbrook)
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
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
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

Forsbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

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

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
January 20251
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
May 20247

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202513
February 20258
January 202514
December 202414
November 202411
October 202413
September 20246
August 202412
July 20247
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20244
June 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Forsbrook in May 2025

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

1. Bridge Court (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Mount Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oakdene Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
5. Birch Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Maple Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Scarratt Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Blythe Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brook Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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