Crime Rate in Ipstones: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ipstones

The total recorded crimes in Ipstones, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in July 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ipstones crime rate of 96.39 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 Ipstones, encompassing approximately 41 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Ipstones Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bottom Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ipstones?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Ipstones demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 88 crimes compared to 273.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ipstones recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Ipstones had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 49 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ipstones recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ipstones Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ipstones has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 96.39 ranking 27th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Ipstones crimes were 88. The crime rate of Ipstones in 2024 was 2120.48 (year) or 176.71 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ipstones were around 49 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1180.72 (year) or 98.39 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ipstones)CrimesRank (Ipstones)CrimesRank (Ipstones)
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
Hamps Valley12 22210 14222 12
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
Manifold5 2648 2744 27

Ipstones Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In April 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (1 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 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 Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
September 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Ipstones in July 2025

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

1. Bottom Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shaw-Wall Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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