Crime Rate in Caverswall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caverswall

The total recorded crimes in Caverswall, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caverswall crime rate of 534.92 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 Caverswall, encompassing approximately 67 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
Caverswall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hulme Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Cherry Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Caverswall?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Caverswall reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 492 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Caverswall witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Caverswall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 384 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Caverswall witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Caverswall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Caverswall has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 534.92 ranking 5th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Caverswall crimes were 492. The crime rate of Caverswall in 2024 was 7310.55 (year) or 609.21 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caverswall were around 384 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5705.79 (year) or 475.48 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caverswall)CrimesRank (Caverswall)CrimesRank (Caverswall)
Biddulph East42 4614 3568 1
Leek North53 1683 1473 4
Leek East51 3642 2524 2
Leek South51 2520 4490 3
Biddulph West34 7508 5431 5
Cheadle West33 8396 7403 6
Forsbrook34 6299 9334 8
Dane30 9363 8249 10
Cheadle South East23 11272 10256 9
Hamps Valley30 10210 14222 12
Cheadle North East17 14230 12228 11
Checkley22 12261 11199 14
Leek West13 17197 16215 13
Cellarhead20 13216 13118 22
Cheddleton9 20152 19190 15
Brown Edge and Endon15 15199 15169 16
Biddulph North15 16168 17150 18
Biddulph South5 24127 21156 17
HortonNA NA153 18150 19
Werrington12 18108 2399 24
Alton10 19138 20133 20
Bagnall and Stanley6 22106 24130 21
Churnet8 21119 22100 23
Biddulph Moor5 2352 2669 25
Ipstones3 2588 2549 26
Manifold2 2648 2744 27

Caverswall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 202530
February 202527
January 202512
December 20249
October 202421
September 202415
August 202412
July 202430
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202515
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
June 202412

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
December 20243
October 20243
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202524
March 202518
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 202415
October 20246
September 20243
August 202415
July 202412
June 202418
May 202427

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
May 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20246
October 20249
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20249
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

High Crime Locations Caverswall in May 2025

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

1. Hulme Lane (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Cherry Gardens (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Halldearn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Hulme Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Handley Banks (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. New Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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