Crime Rate in Caverswall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caverswall

The total recorded crimes in Caverswall, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caverswall crime rate of 802.38 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Caverswall Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Lane with total crimes: 9
  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Vicarage Crescent with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Caverswall has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 802.38 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caverswall)CrimesRank (Caverswall)CrimesRank (Caverswall)
Biddulph East53 4614 3568 1
Leek North41 5683 1473 4
Leek South72 1520 4490 3
Leek East61 2642 2524 2
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

Caverswall 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 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202518
May 202521
April 202515
March 202530
February 202527
January 202512
December 20249
October 202421
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
March 20253
December 20243

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202521
May 20253
April 202524
March 202518
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 202415
October 20246
September 20243
August 202415

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20253
November 20246
October 20249
August 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
October 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 202515
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Caverswall in July 2025

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

1. School Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
2. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Vicarage Crescent (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Mill Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Halldearn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Hulme Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Hulme Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
9. Windycote Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. March Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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