Crime Rate in Biddulph East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Biddulph East

The total recorded crimes in Biddulph East, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Biddulph East crime rate of 3.72 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 Biddulph East, encompassing approximately 14,247 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)
Biddulph East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Street with total crimes: 6
  • Jubilee Close with total crimes: 5
  • Trent Grove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Biddulph East?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Biddulph East reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 614 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Biddulph East witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Biddulph East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 568 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Biddulph East witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Staffordshire Moorlands, Biddulph East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Biddulph East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Biddulph East has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 3.72 ranking 4th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Biddulph East crimes were 614. The crime rate of Biddulph East in 2024 was 43.10 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Biddulph East were around 568 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.87 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Biddulph East)CrimesRank (Biddulph East)CrimesRank (Biddulph East)
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
Ipstones4 2788 2549 26
Manifold5 2648 2744 27

Biddulph East 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 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202536
May 202524
April 202520
March 202526
February 202514
January 202523
December 202428
November 202418
October 202429
September 202423
August 202431

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202519
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Biddulph East in July 2025

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

1. Charles Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Trent Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Greenfield (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Warwick Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Oakdene Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodland Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Wickenstones Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Springfield Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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