Crime Rate in Biddulph North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Biddulph North

The total recorded crimes in Biddulph North, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Biddulph North crime rate of 5.17 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 North, encompassing approximately 3,674 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Biddulph North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ox-Hey Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Dart Close with total crimes: 3
  • Grangefields with total crimes: 2

How safe is Biddulph North?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Biddulph North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 168 crimes compared to 273.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Biddulph North recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Biddulph North had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 150 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Biddulph North recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Biddulph North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Biddulph North has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 5.17 ranking 14th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Biddulph North crimes were 168. The crime rate of Biddulph North in 2024 was 45.72 (year) or 3.81 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Biddulph North were around 150 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.82 (year) or 3.40 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Biddulph North)CrimesRank (Biddulph North)CrimesRank (Biddulph North)
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
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 North 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20256
April 20254
March 202511
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Biddulph North in July 2025

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

1. Ox-Hey Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dart Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Grangefields (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Portland Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Anvil Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Redwing Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Goldcrest Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Rosebery Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Whitbread Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Severn Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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