Crime Rate in Cellarhead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cellarhead

The total recorded crimes in Cellarhead, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cellarhead crime rate of 6.26 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 Cellarhead, encompassing approximately 3,831 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Cellarhead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Village Road with total crimes: 10
  • The Oval with total crimes: 2
  • Park Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cellarhead?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Cellarhead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 216 crimes compared to 273.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cellarhead witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Cellarhead had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 118 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cellarhead recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cellarhead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cellarhead has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 6.26 ranking 11th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Cellarhead crimes were 216. The crime rate of Cellarhead in 2024 was 56.38 (year) or 4.70 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cellarhead were around 118 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.80 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cellarhead)CrimesRank (Cellarhead)CrimesRank (Cellarhead)
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
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

Cellarhead 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 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 (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 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 18 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
May 202511
April 202512
March 202513
February 202518
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414
October 202412
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 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
March 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Cellarhead in July 2025

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

1. Hill Village Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime3
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. The Oval (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Park Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brentwood Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Toll Bar Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Windmill View (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Johnstone Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Scholars Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Elliot Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Moorland Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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