Crime Rate in Dane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dane

The total recorded crimes in Dane, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dane crime rate of 2131.15 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 Dane, encompassing approximately 18 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dane Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollinsclough Rake with total crimes: 15
  • Tittesworth Estate with total crimes: 9
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6

How safe is Dane?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Dane reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 363 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dane witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Dane experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 249 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dane witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dane Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dane has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 2131.15 ranking 6th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Dane crimes were 363. The crime rate of Dane in 2024 was 19836.07 (year) or 1653.01 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dane were around 249 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13606.56 (year) or 1133.88 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dane)CrimesRank (Dane)CrimesRank (Dane)
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
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

Dane 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 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 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 (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202515
May 202515
April 20259
March 20256
February 202515
January 202515
December 202424
November 20246
October 202415
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20256
February 20253
November 20243
August 20243

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20253
April 202515
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 202412
November 20243
October 20243
September 202418
August 20249

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20253
September 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20256
February 20253
September 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20253
August 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

High Crime Locations Dane in July 2025

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

1. Hollinsclough Rake (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Tittesworth Estate (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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