Crime Rate in Staffordshire Moorlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Staffordshire Moorlands

The total recorded crimes in Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in July 2025 are around 706 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Staffordshire Moorlands crime rate of 7.37 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 Staffordshire Moorlands, encompassing approximately 95,844 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (337) incidents (13.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (114) incidents (-18.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (57) incidents (62.86% increase)
Staffordshire Moorlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Hollinsclough Rake with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

Staffordshire Moorlands Police Info:

Staffordshire Police

How safe is Staffordshire Moorlands?

To understand the safety of Staffordshire Moorlands, we need to analyze Staffordshire Moorlands crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded 7,361 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 76.80 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 222 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,533 crimes with a crime rate of 68.16, ranking it 250 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Staffordshire Moorlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire average, with 7361 crimes compared to 9044.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Staffordshire Moorlands witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Staffordshire Moorlands had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire average, with 6,533 crimes compared to 8,480. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Staffordshire Moorlands witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Staffordshire Moorlands is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Staffordshire, Staffordshire Moorlands has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Staffordshire Moorlands Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Leek South (72 crimes), and the safest, Ipstones (4 crimes), is 68 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Staffordshire Moorlands.

Similarly, the area of Leek Town (130 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ipstones, Warslow & Hamps Valley (21 crimes), with a difference of 109 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Staffordshire Moorlands.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Leek South72
Leek East61
Caverswall54
Biddulph East53
Leek North41

Safest Wards:

Bagnall and Stanley9
Horton6
Biddulph Moor6
Manifold5
Ipstones4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Leek Town130
Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall92
Biddulph Central77
Leek East & Upper Hulme69
Cheadle Town60

Safest Areas:

Endon & Brown Edge32
Biddulph North & Brownlees31
Biddulph Moor & Rudyard29
Cheadle South & Upper Tean28
Ipstones, Warslow & Hamps Valley21

Staffordshire Moorlands Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded 706 crimes with crime rate of 7.37 ranking 219th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2024, the total Staffordshire Moorlands crimes were 7,361. The crime rate of Staffordshire Moorlands in 2024 was 76.80 (year) or 6.40 (month) ranking it 222 danzarous in the UK. Staffordshire Moorlands ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Staffordshire Moorlands were around 6,533 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.16 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking 250 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Staffordshire, Staffordshire Moorlands ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of Staffordshire Moorlands

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Lichfield747 87,875 87,222 8
Stafford1,011 611,685 49,817 6
South Staffordshire703 58,568 68,424 5
Newcastle-under-Lyme1,029 210,114 510,477 2
Cannock Chase733 48,804 28,187 4
East Staffordshire922 311,065 110,197 3
Tamworth593 16,880 36,980 1

Staffordshire Moorlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 337 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 114 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (298 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (140 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (271 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (76 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (254 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (100 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (286 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (84 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 198 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (260 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 289 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (246 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (75 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (275 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (88 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (285 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (84 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (302 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (75 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20254
April 20257
March 202510
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 1023 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025114
June 2025140
May 202576
April 2025100
March 202584
February 202568
January 202570
December 202449
November 202475
October 202488
September 202484
August 202475

A total of 133 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 202519
April 202511
March 20257
February 202515
January 20259
December 20247
November 202418
October 202411
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 266 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202529
April 202531
March 202524
February 202517
January 202512
December 20249
November 202429
October 202441
September 202423
August 202420

A total of 3301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 275.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 337 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025337
June 2025298
May 2025271
April 2025254
March 2025286
February 2025198
January 2025260
December 2024289
November 2024246
October 2024275
September 2024285
August 2024302

A total of 432 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202542
May 202527
April 202542
March 202541
February 202529
January 202518
December 202442
November 202440
October 202439
September 202433
August 202439

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 20247
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 257 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 202520
April 202528
March 202516
February 202526
January 202522
December 202417
November 202417
October 202429
September 202417
August 202423

A total of 615 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202535
May 202548
April 202550
March 202571
February 202553
January 202552
December 202459
November 202445
October 202435
September 202460
August 202450

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
February 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 419 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202526
May 202531
April 202532
March 202529
February 202531
January 202538
December 202422
November 202437
October 202447
September 202466
August 202429

A total of 530 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202540
May 202542
April 202552
March 202553
February 202530
January 202543
December 202441
November 202447
October 202449
September 202448
August 202434

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243

High Crime Locations Staffordshire Moorlands in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Hollinsclough Rake (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Other theft3
Public order1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hill Village Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime3
Other theft1
Drugs1
5. Tittesworth Estate (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
6. School Lane (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3

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