The total recorded crimes in Ipstones, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in May 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ipstones crime rate of 72.29 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 Ipstones, encompassing approximately 41 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Ipstones, we need to analyze Ipstones crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:
In 2024, Ipstones demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 88 crimes compared to 273.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ipstones recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
In 2023, Ipstones had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 49 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ipstones recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Staffordshire Moorlands, Ipstones has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Ipstones has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 72.29 ranking 25th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK
In 2024, the total Ipstones crimes were 88. The crime rate of Ipstones in 2024 was 2120.48 (year) or 176.71 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
In 2023, the total crimes in Ipstones were around 49 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1180.72 (year) or 98.39 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Ipstones) | Crimes | Rank (Ipstones) | Crimes | Rank (Ipstones) | |
| Biddulph East | 42 | 4 | 614 | 3 | 568 | 1 |
| Leek North | 53 | 1 | 683 | 1 | 473 | 4 |
| Leek East | 51 | 3 | 642 | 2 | 524 | 2 |
| Leek South | 51 | 2 | 520 | 4 | 490 | 3 |
| Biddulph West | 34 | 7 | 508 | 5 | 431 | 5 |
| Caverswall | 36 | 5 | 492 | 6 | 384 | 7 |
| Cheadle West | 33 | 8 | 396 | 7 | 403 | 6 |
| Forsbrook | 34 | 6 | 299 | 9 | 334 | 8 |
| Dane | 30 | 9 | 363 | 8 | 249 | 10 |
| Cheadle South East | 23 | 11 | 272 | 10 | 256 | 9 |
| Hamps Valley | 30 | 10 | 210 | 14 | 222 | 12 |
| Cheadle North East | 17 | 14 | 230 | 12 | 228 | 11 |
| Checkley | 22 | 12 | 261 | 11 | 199 | 14 |
| Leek West | 13 | 17 | 197 | 16 | 215 | 13 |
| Cellarhead | 20 | 13 | 216 | 13 | 118 | 22 |
| Cheddleton | 9 | 20 | 152 | 19 | 190 | 15 |
| Brown Edge and Endon | 15 | 15 | 199 | 15 | 169 | 16 |
| Biddulph North | 15 | 16 | 168 | 17 | 150 | 18 |
| Biddulph South | 5 | 24 | 127 | 21 | 156 | 17 |
| Horton | NA | NA | 153 | 18 | 150 | 19 |
| Werrington | 12 | 18 | 108 | 23 | 99 | 24 |
| Alton | 10 | 19 | 138 | 20 | 133 | 20 |
| Bagnall and Stanley | 6 | 22 | 106 | 24 | 130 | 21 |
| Churnet | 8 | 21 | 119 | 22 | 100 | 23 |
| Biddulph Moor | 5 | 23 | 52 | 26 | 69 | 25 |
| Manifold | 2 | 26 | 48 | 27 | 44 | 27 |
In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
In April 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (1 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 7 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ipstones postcode area is presented below.