Crime Rate in Hamps Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hamps Valley

The total recorded crimes in Hamps Valley, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hamps Valley crime rate of 449.44 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 Hamps Valley, encompassing approximately 26 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Hamps Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Dale with total crimes: 3
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 3
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hamps Valley?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Hamps Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 210 crimes compared to 273.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Hamps Valley had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 222 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hamps Valley witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hamps Valley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hamps Valley has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 449.44 ranking 22th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Hamps Valley crimes were 210. The crime rate of Hamps Valley in 2024 was 7865.17 (year) or 655.43 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hamps Valley were around 222 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8314.61 (year) or 692.88 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hamps Valley)CrimesRank (Hamps Valley)CrimesRank (Hamps Valley)
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
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
Churnet17 18119 22100 23
Alton15 21138 20133 20
Bagnall and Stanley9 23106 24130 21
Biddulph Moor6 2552 2669 25
Ipstones4 2788 2549 26
Manifold5 2648 2744 27

Hamps Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 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 (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In December 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

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

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (6 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 (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
March 20253
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202512
May 202515
April 202512
March 202512
January 20259
October 20243
September 20243
August 202415

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
November 20243

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202515
April 20253
November 20243
October 20246
August 20246

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

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
February 20253
August 20243

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
October 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20253

High Crime Locations Hamps Valley in July 2025

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

1. The Dale (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Townend Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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