Crime Rate in Hamps Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hamps Valley

The total recorded crimes in Hamps Valley, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hamps Valley crime rate of 1011.24 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hamps Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thor'S Lane with total crimes: 9
  • The Dale with total crimes: 6
  • Carr 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hamps Valley has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 1011.24 ranking 9th 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.

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
Forsbrook39 5299 9334 8
Cheadle West34 8396 7403 6
Dane15 16363 8249 10
Cheadle South East15 17272 10256 9
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

Hamps Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences 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 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
November 20243
April 20246

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
January 20259
October 20243
September 20243
August 202415
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 202412

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

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

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
August 20243
July 20246
May 20246

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

High Crime Locations Hamps Valley in March 2025

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

1. Thor'S Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. The Dale (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Carr Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Portland Place (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Church Bank (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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